Gocial v. Independence Blue Cross

OPINION BY

BECK, J.

¶ 1 In this appeal from a discovery order in the context of class action certification, we examine the nature of the documents that are discoverable from the plaintiffs where defendants claim a conflict of interest exists pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1709.

¶ 2 The trial court required plaintiffs-appellants to turn over certain documents to appellees. We reverse and remand with instructions.

Facts and Procedural History

¶ 3 The trial court opinion sets out the basis upon which the Complaint in this case was filed:

This case involves a proposed class action by plaintiffs, Benjamin…