Fatemi v. White et al

Filing 26

PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 1/26/12. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

WESTERN DIVISION

NASRIN FATEMI

v.

PLAINTIFF

No.4:11-cv-458-DPM

CHARLES WHITE, in his official
capacity; JAMES CLARDY, in his
individual and official capacities;
DEBRA FISER, in her individual
and official capacities; JOHN DAY,
in his individual and official capacities;
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR
MEDICAL SCIENCES; and
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM

DEFENDANTS

PROTECTIVE ORDER
The parties jointly move for entry of a protective order to govern
discovery in this case, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c). For
good cause shown and to protect the privacy rights of Fatemi, the Defendants,
and DAMS patients, residents, and employees, the Court orders that the
production of an documents during discovery is subject to the following
conditions:

1.

The parties agree to produce copies of personnel files, excluding

medical records, Social Security numbers, birth dates and private contact
information, and DAMS patient medical records which formed the basis of
the decision to terminate Plaintiff's employment with DAMS and relate to the
claims or defenses asserted by the parties in this action pursuant to the
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;
2.

All medical records and confidential information previously

provided by the parties which relate to the above-referenced matter or later
provided upon entry of this Order shall be used only for the purpose of this
litigation and none of the confidential material may be used for any other
purpose whatsoever. Moreover, the parties, their attorneys, or anyone acting
on their behalf may not utilize directly or indirectly the confidential records,
documents, or other information made available pursuant to this Order in any
other administrative complaint, proceeding, or civil action;
3.

Medical records and any other confidential records, documents,

tapes, or other information provided hereunder may be disclosed to either
party, their attorneys, jurors, the staff of attorneys, experts retained for this
case, the Court and its staff, and witnesses, but only as is necessary and for a

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proper purpose directly related to the trial of this action. Any party receiving
this information shall be informed of this Protective Order and required to
agree to abide by it to see the information. The parties and their attorneys
shall not transfer or communicate any of the medical records, confidential
information, documentation, or records produced pursuant to this Order,
directly or indirectly, to any person except for a necessary and proper purpose
directly related to discovery, litigation, or trial of this action. Counsel for
either party may provide copies of such confidential records, documents, or
other information to any expert witness[es] retained by either party or
persons frequently employed by such expert[s] whose review of the material
is necessary and proper for the Plaintiff's prosecution or the Defendants'
defense in this litigation;
4.

If medical records or confidential documents or records are used

during depositions, the portions of the depositions containing the confidential
information shall be treated as confidential in accordance with this Order;
5.

All medical records, as well as any other documents, information

or deposition designated as confidential under this Order

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when filed

with the Court, be redacted, FED. R. ClV. P. 5.2, or if redaction is impractical,

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shall be clearly marked as confidential, sealed, placed in separate, secure

storage by the Clerk, and opened only by authorized Court personnel;
6.

Both parties, their respective counsel, the retained expert

witness(es), or anyone acting on their behalf shall not in any manner, directly
or indirectly, transfer medical records, confidential records, documents or
other information provided hereunder or copies thereof, or communicate,
orally or in writing, any of the data contained in this material to any person;
7.

Upon termination of this lawsuit by judgment, by settlement, or

by other means, and at the option of the producer of such material, the parties
agree to: (a) return all medical records and confidential materials, including
copies thereof to the producer; or (b) destroy all such materials and copies
thereof, after which the party will certify to all other parties in writing that all
confidential documents have been destroyed; or (c) maintain all confidential
documents in conformity with the Order and the agreements embodied
herein. If any party ceases involvement in this action, by settlement or
otherwise, such party shall comply with the terms of this paragraph within
a reasonable time;

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8.

This Protective Order shall govern all pre-trial proceedings, but

shall be subject to modification either before, during or after the trial on the
merits, upon application of any of the parties to this lawsuit and for good
cause shown;
9.

The provisions of this Order shall not affect the admissibility of

evidence at trial or any preliminary evidentiary proceeding in open court,
except as directed by separate Order of this Court; and
10.

This Order is without prejudice to the rights of any party to make

objections to the discovery as permitted by the Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure, or by any statute or other authority.
So Ordered.

D.P. Marshall Jr.
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United States District Judge

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