CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Privileges
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Attorney-Client Privilege
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Accident Reports/Investigation
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When employee's only role is independent witness, his/her statements not privileged just because made for transmittal to employer's atty in preparation for litigation.
Reports prepared by police officers in the performance of their duties are public records not protected by the attorney-client privilege.
Communications with insurance co. which occur prior to cause of action's arising not privileged.