Discovery, Proportionality, and Overbreadth

The supreme court has consistently rejected discovery requests as overbroad that seek requests about “other similar accidents,” etc. when the requested information is not obviously connected to the facts of the case at hand. In In re Liberty County Mut. Ins. Co., the supreme court clarified that discovery about a plaintiff’s other accidents and injuries is discoverable when it is relevant to proof of causation and damages. While the specific holding of this case is tied to personal-injury litigation, its logic applies to other types of discovery disputes as well. No. 22-0321 (Tex. Nov. 17, 2023).