Compaq Computer Corp. v. Lapray

OPINION

DON BURGESS, Justice.

Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) appeals the trial court’s order unsealing certain documents in this class action suit brought by appellees Hal Lapray, Tracy D. Wilson, Jr., and Alisha Seale Owens, on behalf of themselves and others. We affirm the trial court’s order.

This case began in federal court where appellee Lapray and Charles Thurmond, who is not part of this state suit, filed a class action complaint asserting several causes of action. The federal plaintiffs alleged Compaq sold computers containing a defect causing the storage of corrupt data or…