Neal v. Department of Corrections

In these consolidated cases, intervenors appeal by leave granted the trial court order1 denying their discovery requests to learn the identities of the plaintiff class. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

The underlying class actions in this case were brought by women convicted of felonies and incarcerated at facilities operated by the Department of Corrections (DOC). Plaintiffs filed these actions against the DOC, past and current directors and various wardens, as well as corrections officers. Plaintiffs alleged that they were the victims of systematic sexual harassment, sexual…