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Perspective

Apr. 15, 2010

Requesting Contact Information for Putative Class Members

When it comes to disclosing contact information of putative class members, Jessica Perry and Julia Riechert of Orrick say California law is not straightforward.

By Jessica R. Perry and Julia C. Riechert

In the pre-certification discovery phase of nearly every California wage and hour employment class action, plaintiff's counsel invariably requests that the employer disclose the putative class members' personal contact information. This typically includes names as well as home addresses and phone numbers. Counsel for plaintiff want the contact information to discover evidence to support plaintiff's claims. But under Californi...

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