Jones v. Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees

How courts have described this case

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• noting that where perceived disability is claimed, case law finding allegation of actual disability puts mental condition in issue is not applicable
• Plaintiff in employment discrimination case who seeks to recover for emotional distress damages is relying on her emotional condition as an element of her claim and waives the privilege
• “It is the patient who decides whether to file a lawsuit claiming emotional distress damages, and she has the control over the scope of the litigation, and consequently, the scope of her privilege.”

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