McCann v. West Chester Hospital, LLC et al
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GAG ORDER. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 9/30/2016. (mr)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION
HEATHER MCCANN,
Case No. 1:15-cv-440
Plaintiff,
Judge Timothy S. Black
vs.
WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL, LLC et al.,
Defendants.
ORDER
This Court has found that continued extrajudicial statements about this case are
reasonably likely to prejudice the proceedings and inhibit the right of the parties to a fair
and impartial jury, and that this Order is necessary and proper for the purposes of
governing, controlling and regulating the conduct of the persons participating in this case.
Therefore, the Court hereby ORDERS:
1.
All parties to this case, their counsel, employees, agents, and witnesses are
hereby prohibited from discussing the case and its merits with the general
public through written or electronic media, the internet, including social
media, blogs, and similar media formats in any form;
2.
All parties to this case, their counsel, employees, agents, and witnesses are
forbidden to participate in interviews with the media and from making
statements publically or for publicity;
3.
All lawyers participating in this case, their office associates, staff members
and employees or agents under their control and supervision are forbidden
to take part in interviews for publicity and from making any extrajudicial
statements about this case, provided, however, that nonpublic extrajudicial
communications necessary to represent clients or prepare for trial are
permitted;
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4.
This Order is not intended to preclude any witness from discussing any
matter in connection with this case with any attorney representing any party
to this case, or any representative of such attorney;
5.
This Order is not intended to preclude any party from complying with its
responsibilities and obligations under the Securities and Exchange
Commission regulations regarding corporate disclosure requirements
related to ongoing litigation;
6.
This Order shall remain in full force and effect until this case has been
disposed of, or until further order of the Court;
7.
Violation of this order may be punished as contempt of court; and
8.
Counsel for the parties are hereby directed to notify their clients,
employees, agents and witnesses of the requirements of this Order.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: 9/30/16
s/ Timothy S. Black
Timothy S. Black
United States District Judge
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