Grace et al v. Alaska Air Group, Inc. et al
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ORDER RE DISCOVERY DISPUTE. Signed by Judge Alsup on 11/10/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/10/2016)
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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DANIEL GRACE, et al.,
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Plaintiffs,
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For the Northern District of California
United States District Court
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No. C 16-05165 WHA
v.
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC., and
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.,
ORDER RE DISCOVERY
DISPUTE
Defendants.
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Although the undersigned judge does not subscribe to the so-called apex doctrine, at
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least in the form recited in defendant’s discovery letter, the Court is of the view that Mr. Cush
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should be deposed and that the two non-employee board members should not be deposed absent
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a very cogent offer of proof by plaintiffs, especially if we are to keep the December 12 trial
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date.
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If plaintiffs’ counsel still wishes to justify the deposition subpoenas served, then the
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Court will schedule a conference to hear argument. Plaintiffs shall please respond by
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NOVEMBER 14 AT NOON.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: November 10, 2016.
WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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