Docket No. H011221. November 16, 1993. Appeal from Superior Court of Santa Clara County, No. 724681, Read Ambler, Judge. COUNSEL Engle Gertler and Jonathan E. Gertler for Petitioner. No appearance for Respondent. Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner Kane, Mark G. Bonino, Laura L. Reidenbach and Todd A. Roberts for Real Party in Interest. OPINION PREMO, J. This petition for a writ of mandate raises an issue of first impression regarding application of the discovery privilege under Evidence Code