A Delaware judge ordered Fox Corporation to turn over hundreds of documents that could reveal how the company handled major scandals under founder Rupert Murdoch.

Vice Chancellor Bonnie David issued the ruling Friday in Wilmington in a case filed three years ago by Fox shareholders. The suit seeks to hold Murdoch, his son Lachlan Murdoch, and other board members accountable for a business model that has led to repeated scandals and expensive litigation.

The decision requires Fox to release roughly 700 documents containing the phrase "phone hacking," along with years of board meeting minutes from Fox Corp. and related entities. It also mandates disclosure of all email addresses ever used by Murdoch and executive Nasser, plus additional internal communications.

Fox attorneys argued against the production, but the court ruled fully for the plaintiffs. The lawsuit gained momentum after Fox paid nearly $800 million to settle a defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems over 2020 election coverage.

Shareholders claim the company's approach to news programming has exposed it to ongoing legal risks and costs. The new documents could provide further details on internal decision-making during past controversies.

Fox has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the discovery order. The case remains pending in Delaware Chancery Court.