Alsadi v. Intel Corporation et al

Filing 295

ORDER granting 293 Motion for exception. Signed by Senior Judge David G Campbell on 10/27/2020.(DGC, nvo)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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Ahmad Alsadi and Youssra Lahlou,
husband and wife,

No. CV-16-03738-PHX-DGC
ORDER

Plaintiffs,

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vs.

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Intel Corporation, a Delaware corporation,

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Defendant.

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Plaintiff Ahmad Alsadi intends to appear in person for the bench trial beginning on

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November 30, 2020. See Doc. 292. Plaintiffs have filed a motion for an exception to

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General Order 20-26, which provides that due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

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“[n]o person who has a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, unusual muscle pain,

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recent loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion or a runny nose (unless due to known

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allergies) is authorized to enter the courthouse.” Doc. 293 (quoting Gen. Order 20-26 at 4).

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The Court will grant the motion.

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Alsadi suffers from chronic coughing and shortness of breath. Doc. 1-2, ¶ 21. These

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symptoms are not related to COVID-19, are not contagious, and will not pose a health risk

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to others in the courthouse during trial. Doc. 293 at 2. Alsadi states that he will wear a

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mask and follow all other appliable safety precautions required in General Order 20-26,

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and that he understands he will be precluded from attending trial in person if he develops

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any COVID-19 symptoms at the time of trial. Id. The Court finds good cause to grant

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Plaintiffs’ motion.

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IT IS ORDERED:

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granted.

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Plaintiffs’ motion for an exception to General Order 20-26 (Doc. 293) is

During the bench trial from November 30 to December 4, 2020, Plaintiff

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Ahmad Alsadi shall not be denied admission to the courthouse due to his coughing and

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shortness of breath, which are not related to COVID-19. The Court will provide this order

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to court security personnel who manage entrance to the courthouse.

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Dated this 27th day of October, 2020.

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