RUNYON v. SMITH


749 A.2d 852 (2000)

163 N.J. 439

Diane RUNYON, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Maureen B. SMITH, Ph.D and Psychological Associates, Defendants-Appellants.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided May 10, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John R. Gonzo, for defendants-appellants (Harwood Lloyd, attorneys).

Charles J. Lange, Jr., for plaintiff-respondent.


PER CURIAM.

We affirm the judgment of the Appellate Division substantially for the reasons set forth in its comprehensive opinion. Runyon v. Smith, 322 N.J.Super. 236, 730 A.2d 881 (1999). We add these observations to clarify the basis for our disposition and to address the concerns of our dissenting colleagues.

We recognize the dissent's concern about instances in which the psychologistpatient privilege must yield...

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