Reproductive Svcs., Inc. v. Walker, 439 U.S. 1307 (1978)

Reproductive Services, Inc. v. Walker


No. A-1091


Decided July 17, 1978
439 U.S. 1307

ON APPLICATION FOR STAY

Syllabus

Application to stay Texas Supreme Court’s order denying applicant medical clinic operator’s motion for a writ of mandamus directed to respondent trial judge to overturn his order that applicant produce certain medical records in a medical malpractice suit against it is denied on the condition that the parties agree to a protective order ensuring the privacy of patients at applicant’s clinics. It does not appear at this time that there is any irreparable injury to any patient’s privacy interests justifying a stay.