Lopez v. Apple, Inc.
Lopez v. Apple, Inc.
Case No. 19-cv-04577 (N.D. Cal. 2024)
March 11, 2024

Kim, Sallie,  United States Magistrate Judge

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Plaintiffs and Defendant Apple, Inc. were involved in a discovery dispute over the production of documents. The court determined that Apple's production was sufficient and denied Plaintiffs' request for further documents. Additionally, there was a motion to seal certain portions of the discovery letter brief, but both parties failed to clearly identify and specify which portions they wished to seal. The court ordered Apple to file a document specifying the specific portions it seeks to seal.
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FUMIKO LOPEZ, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
APPLE, INC.,
Defendant
Case No. 19-cv-04577-JSW (SK)
United States District Court, N.D. California
Filed March 11, 2024
Kim, Sallie, United States Magistrate Judge

ORDER ON DISCOVERY DISPUTE REGARDING REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS Regarding Docket Nos. 226, 228

Now before the Court is the discovery dispute regarding Plaintiffs’ Request for Production of Documents No. 27, as well as the related motion to seal. Plaintiffs argue that Defendant Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) failed to produce responsive documents. In response, Apple asserts that it made a good faith effort to search for and produce responsive documents. The Court finds that Apple’s production is sufficient and thus DENIES Plaintiffs’ request to produce further documents.

With regard to the motion to seal, Plaintiff request that the Court seal portions of the discovery letter brief because it references materials designated as confidential by Apple, Inc. (Dkt. No. 228.) Unfortunately, Plaintiffs did not publicly file a redacted version or highlight the portions they sought to file under seal. In response, Apple filed a declaration stating that certain narrow portions should be filed under seal but also fails to identify which portions it is requesting to seal. (Dkt. No. 236.) By no later than March 15, 2024, Apple shall file a document to identify which narrow portions of the letter brief it seeks to file under seal.

IT IS SO ORDERED