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California Supreme Court Confirms that PAGA Plaintiffs Are Entitled to Broad Discovery of Other Employees’ Contact Information

Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/7/2017

California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows aggrieved employees to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the State of California for Labor Code violations. On July 13, 2017, the...more

California Supreme Court endorses “fishing expedition” discovery under PAGA

Kilpatrick on 8/14/2017

In its recent decision concerning the proper scope of discovery under California’s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 – known as “PAGA” – the California Supreme Court authorized discovery just as broad as that...more

California Supreme Court Expands PAGA Plaintiffs’ Access to Statewide Discovery of Employee Contact Information

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation on 7/31/2017

On July 13, 2017, the California Supreme Court greatly expanded the scope of discovery available under California’s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”). In Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls of CA,...more

Go Fish: Discovery In PAGA Actions Just Got Easier

Fox Rothschild LLP on 7/25/2017

Brace yourself. Plaintiffs can now use representative PAGA actions as the basis for a statewide “fishing expedition” to discover alleged employer misconduct. Now, I’m a baby lawyer (or, more aptly, an almost baby lawyer)...more

California Supreme Court Reaffirms Broad Right to Discovery in PAGA Actions

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/21/2017

The California Supreme Court issued its long awaited ruling in Williams v. Superior Court, in which it clarified the scope of discovery in actions brought under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, Labor Code § 2698 et...more

Employers Litigating PAGA Actions Take Hit From California Supreme Court

Fisher Phillips on 7/18/2017

In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court ruled today that plaintiffs in lawsuits brought pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), can seek the contact information for their fellow...more

California Supreme Court to Decide Whether (And When) PAGA Plaintiffs Can Compel Discovery of Other Employees’ Contact Information

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 10/1/2015

The California Supreme Court has granted review of the appellate court decision in Williams v. Superior Court to answer the following question: Is the plaintiff in a representative action under the Private Attorneys General...more

Discovery › Rest and Meal Break

California Supreme Court Confirms that PAGA Plaintiffs Are Entitled to Broad Discovery of Other Employees’ Contact Information

California Supreme Court endorses “fishing expedition” discovery under PAGA

California Supreme Court Expands PAGA Plaintiffs’ Access to Statewide Discovery of Employee Contact Information

Go Fish: Discovery In PAGA Actions Just Got Easier

California Supreme Court Reaffirms Broad Right to Discovery in PAGA Actions

Employers Litigating PAGA Actions Take Hit From California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court to Decide Whether (And When) PAGA Plaintiffs Can Compel Discovery of Other Employees’ Contact Information

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