P1027 In considering a discovery order requiring disclosure of the identities of persons who contacted putative class counsel in response to letters sent by a third party, it was found that the identities did not constitute attorney work product and were not protected by the attorney-client privilege, but unless the party requesting discovery could show a compelling need for the information, disclosure violates the privacy rights of the persons involved.CitationTIEN v SUPERIOR COURT (Class Disclosure) 139 CA4 528 [See: CCP 2017.010; EvC 954; Hooser v Superior Court 84 CA4 997, T/AT 12/00]
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