LHF Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-9

Filing 7

ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave To Take Discovery Prior To Rule 26(f) Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 8/22/2016. (cbb)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
STATESVILLE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 5:16-CV-149-RLV-DCK
LHF PRODUCTIONS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
DOES 1-9,
Defendants.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT on Plaintiff’s “Motion For Leave To Take
Discovery Prior To Rule 26(f) Conference” (Document No. 5) filed August 22, 2016. This motion
has been referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), and
immediate review is appropriate.

Having carefully considered the motion, the record, and

applicable authority, the undersigned will grant the motion.
Based on Plaintiff’s arguments and cited authority, the undersigned finds good cause to
allow the instant motion for Plaintiff to seek the limited information described therein concerning
Defendants’ identity. (Document No. 6). Of course, the undersigned expresses no opinion at this
time as to any objections and/or responses that may be filed related to the proposed subpoenas.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that “Motion For Leave To Take Discovery Prior To
Rule 26(f) Conference” (Document No. 5) is GRANTED.

Signed: August 22, 2016