National Labor Relations Board v. Hardeman Garment Corporation, and Lauderdale Garment Corporation

CELEBREZZE, Circuit Judge.

The National Labpr Relations Board appeals from an order of the District Court compelling the disclosure of affidavits obtained from employees during investigation of unfair labor practice charges lodged against Appellees, the Hardeman Garment Corporation and the Lauderdale Garment Corporation. 1 The District Court held that the NLRB was required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552 (1970), to submit the affidavits to the Court for in camera inspection and then the Court would decide, upon a showing of specific harm, which materials to withhold…