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JAFFEE v. REDMOND

No. 95-266.

518 U.S. 1 (1996)

JAFFEE, special administrator for ALLEN, DECEASED v. REDMOND et al.

United States Supreme Court.

Decided June 13, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kenneth N. Flaxman argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Ronald L. Futterman and Craig B. Futterman.

Gregory E. Rogus argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Paul E. Wojcicki, Robert E. Wilens, and Richard N. Williams.

James A. Feldman argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Days and Deputy Solicitor General Bender.*

Scalia, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which Rehnquist, C. J., joined as to Part III, p. 18.

Justice Stevens, delivered the opinion of the Court.

After a traumatic incident in which she shot and killed a man, a police officer received extensive counseling from a licensed clinical social worker. The question we address is whether statements the officer made to her therapist during the counseling sessions are protected from compelled disclosure in a federal civil action brought by the family of the deceased. Stated otherwise...

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