Gibson v. Novartis Corporation et al

Filing 22

ORDER DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO SEAL by Judge Charles R. Breyer (crblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/11/2016).

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

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ROBBIN GIBSON,
Plaintiff,

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No. C15-05762 CRB
ORDER DENYING ADMINISTRATIVE
MOTION TO SEAL CASE

v.
NOVARTIS CORPORATION,
Defendant.

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Plaintiff has moved to seal this case, arguing that public records documenting her

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lawsuit against her former employer have made it difficult for her to gain new employment.

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See Motion (dkt. 20). The Court, after reviewing the relevant authorities, concludes that

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Plaintiff has not overcome “the strong presumption in favor of access to court records.” See

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Foltz v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 331 F.3d 1122, 1137 (9th Cir. 2003). Plaintiff has

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not establish that there are “compelling reasons” or even “good cause” to seal the public

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documents at issue here, see id., and the Court DENIES the motion.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: August 11, 2016
CHARLES R. BREYER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE