Gracey v. Eaker
Florida Supreme Court
837 So. 2d 348 (2002)
- Written by Miller Jozwiak, JD
Facts
Donna Gracey and Joseph Gracey (plaintiffs) received marriage counseling from psychotherapist Dr. Donald Eaker (defendant). During the counseling sessions, the Graceys separately disclosed confidential information to Eaker with the purpose of Eaker aiding their marital difficulties. Although the Graceys disclosed this information to Eaker, they had not disclosed the same information to one another. The Graceys believed that the disclosures were necessary to receive proper treatment. Thereafter, Eaker allegedly disclosed to Donna and Joseph the confidential information that one spouse had disclosed about the other. The Graceys later alleged that Eaker did so with the intention of causing a divorce. In response, the Graceys sued Eaker, alleging that the disclosure constituted a breach of his fiduciary duty of confidentiality owed to both spouses. Eaker argued that the claim was not cognizable under Florida law.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Lewis, J.)
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