Santelli v. Electro-Motive

188 F.R.D. 306 (1999)

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Santelli v. Electro-Motive

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
188 F.R.D. 306 (1999)

Facts

Mary Santelli (plaintiff) was an employee of Electro-Motive (defendant). Santelli filed a Title VII employment-discrimination claim against Electro-Motive, alleging that she was denied certain welding positions because of her sex. Santelli’s complaint included a request for damages for mental distress, and during her deposition she testified that she had seen a psychotherapist for treatment of emotional distress she suffered as a result of Electro-Motive’s discrimination. Electro-Motive moved to compel production of Santelli’s medical records, including psychotherapy, alcohol and drug treatment, and HIV testing. In a hearing before a magistrate judge on the motion, Santelli’s attorney stated that her claim for mental-distress damages would be limited to damages for humiliation and embarrassment and that she would not seek compensation for any medical care or psychotherapy. Accordingly, the magistrate denied Electro-Motive’s motion to compel. Electro-Motive objected to the magistrate’s order.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Kennelly, J.)

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