Source: s3://data.kl3m.ai/documents/govinfo/USCOURTS/USCOURTS-caed-2_12-cv-01907/USCOURTS-caed-2_12-cv-01907-0/pdf.json

Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act

---

-1-

SMRH:407604035.2 ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO DIVISION 

KAREN WILLIAMS, individually and on 

behalf of all others similarly situated, 

Plaintiff, 

v. 

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 

and DOES 1-50, inclusive, 

Defendants. 

 Case No. 2:12-cv-01907-LKK-EFB 

CLASS ACTION 

ORDER RE PROTECTIVE ORDER 

The Hon. Lawrence K. Karlton 

FINDING THAT GOOD CAUSE EXISTS, IT IS HEREBY 

ORDEREDE THAT: 

The disclosure and use of documents that contain or disclose 

proprietary, financial, commercially sensitive, or otherwise confidential or private 

information be limited as follows: 

1. Any documents or information produced or disclosed that the 

producing party or person in good faith contends contains financial, proprietary, 

commercially sensitive, or otherwise confidential or private information may be 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 1 of 7
 -2-

SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

designated "Confidential" under this Protective Order. A document may be 

designated "Confidential" by (a) stamping or otherwise inscribing the word 

"CONFIDENTIAL" on a document, (b) providing written notice to the parties that a 

document or information contained in a document is "Confidential", or 

(c) communicating in deposition that testimony or other information is 

"Confidential" and protected under this Protective Order. 

2. "Confidential Information" includes any information contained 

in documents or testimony designated "Confidential" under paragraph 1 above and 

may include, without limitation, (i) pleadings, discovery documents, papers, tapes, 

documents, computer disks, data, charts, graphics, and other tangible things 

produced by or obtained from any person in connection with this litigation; 

(ii) transcripts of depositions, arbitrations, or court proceedings, and exhibits 

thereto; and (iii) all copies, extracts, and summaries prepared from such papers, 

testimony, documents, or things. 

3. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, administrative agency, or 

similar governmental or regulatory body of competent jurisdiction, Confidential 

Information shall be used solely as necessary for this litigation and the preparation 

and trial of this case and/or any related appellate proceeding. Confidential 

Information shall not be used for any other purposes including, but not limited to, 

other litigation or any business, competitive, or governmental purpose or function. 

Nothing in this Stipulation and Order is intended to affect or restrict the manner in 

which Confidential Information is or may be used by the disclosing individual or 

entity. 

4. In the event disclosure of Confidential Information is so ordered 

by a court, administrative agency, or similar governmental or regulatory body of 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 2 of 7
 -3- SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

competent jurisdiction, the party subject to the relevant order shall inform the 

designating party with as much notice as is practicable under the circumstances, so 

that the designating party may make a motion or take other action to preserve the 

confidentiality of the information. 

5. Confidential Information shall be maintained in confidence by 

the person to whom such Confidential Information is produced or disclosed. 

Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any other person or entity except: 

a. The Court; 

b. Counsel for parties, and the legal associates, clerical or 

other support staff who are employed or retained by counsel and are assisting in this 

litigation; 

c. Parties, and directors, officers, or employees of parties to 

the extent reasonably necessary to assist in the prosecution or defense of this 

litigation; and 

d. Expert witnesses or consultants retained by parties or their 

counsel in connection with this litigation, as well as percipient witnesses, if such 

witnesses reasonably require access to Confidential Information to assist counsel in 

this litigation or to provide testimony. 

6. The foregoing is without prejudice to the right of any party to: 

(a) apply to this Court for a further protective order relating to Confidential 

Information or relating to discovery in this litigation; (b) object to the production of 

documents it considers not subject to discovery; (c) apply to the Court for an order 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 3 of 7
 -4-

SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

compelling production of documents; or (d) apply to the Court for an order 

determining that information designated Confidential under paragraph 1 does not 

contain financial, proprietary, commercially sensitive, or otherwise confidential or 

private information and is therefore not subject to this Protective Order. 

7. Nothing contained in this Stipulation shall be construed to 

prejudice the rights of a party to use Confidential Information before the Court, 

arbitrator, or mediator. However, before doing so, the party intending to use 

Confidential Information shall so inform the designating party who may request 

appropriate protection for the Confidential Information from the Court, arbitrator, or 

mediator, including bringing a motion to file under seal any Confidential 

Information to be filed with the Court, or clearing the courtroom of persons not 

entitled hereunder to such Confidential Information. Before filing any Confidential 

Information with the Court, the party intending to use the Confidential Information 

will provide the designating party with at least five (5) days notice, within which 

time, the parties shall meet and confer regarding the need to bring a motion to file 

under seal, pursuant to Local Rule 141. 

8. If, in a hearing or other proceeding before the Court, a party 

intends to disclose or reveal Confidential Information, other than documents filed or 

lodged under seal in connection with a hearing or proceeding under paragraph 7, 

then before the hearing or proceeding commences, that party shall inform the 

designating party with at least five (5) days notice, so that the designating party may 

make a motion or take other action to preserve the confidentiality of the information. 

9. Any objections as to the admissibility of Confidential 

Information are reserved and are not waived by the terms of this Stipulation and 

Order. 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 4 of 7
 -5- SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

10. The parties' legal remedies are inadequate to prevent the use or 

disclosure of Confidential Information covered by this Stipulation and Order. 

Therefore, the parties agree that injunctive relief is an appropriate remedy to prevent 

any person or party from using or disclosing Confidential Information in violation of 

this Stipulation and Order. In the event any party to this action, or any other person 

or entity, violate or threaten to violate any of the terms of this Stipulation and Order, 

the parties agree that either party, with appropriate notice, may apply to the Court to 

obtain injunctive relief against any such persons or parties violating or threatening to 

violate any of the terms of this Stipulation and Order. In the event a party applies to 

the court, the responding party, person or entity subject to the provisions of this 

Stipulation and Order shall not employ as a defense thereto a claim that there exists 

an adequate remedy at law. The parties and any other persons subject to the terms 

of this Stipulation and Order agree that this Court shall retain jurisdiction over them 

for the purpose of enforcing this order. The parties waive and release any and all 

requirements for a bond or undertaking to support any injunctive relief. 

11. Inadvertent disclosure of Confidential Information during 

discovery, arbitration, mediation or trial of this action, or inadvertent disclosure of 

Confidential Information without appropriate designation, shall be without prejudice 

to any claim that such information is private and confidential and no party shall be 

held to have waived any rights of confidentiality by such inadvertent disclosure. 

12. If Confidential Information is disclosed to any persons other than 

in the manner authorized by this Stipulation and Order, the person or party 

responsible for disclosure must immediately bring all pertinent facts relating to such 

disclosure to the attention of counsel for all parties without prejudice to other rights 

and remedies of any party and make every effort to prevent further disclosure by it 

or by the person who receives such information. 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 5 of 7
 -6- SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

13. Sanctions for inadvertent or intentional disclosure of 

Confidential Information shall be decided by the Court, after opportunity for 

briefing and argument by the parties. 

14. Within thirty (30) days after the final disposition of this 

proceeding, whether through final judgment or otherwise, including all appeals, 

each party subject to this Protective Order shall assemble and return to the 

producing individual or entity, upon request, all documents containing Confidential 

Information, including all copies of such documents that may have been made, but 

not including copies containing notes or other attorney work product that may have 

been placed there by counsel for the receiving party and not including documents 

filed with the court. All copies containing notes or other attorney work product of 

the receiving party or his/her attorneys and documents filed with the court may be 

maintained by the receiving party for a period of 7 years after the final disposition of 

this action. The Confidential Information in such documents shall not be disclosed, 

however, except to defend against a malpractice or other similar action. In the 

alternative, at the option of the receiving party that is requested to return such 

documents, all documents containing Confidential Information may be destroyed on 

the condition that the receiving party shall provide the producing individual or entity 

written confirmation of destruction, which shall be under penalty of perjury under 

the laws of the United States. 

15. All obligations and duties arising under this Stipulation and 

Order shall survive the termination of this action. The Court shall retain jurisdiction 

over the parties, their attorneys and all other persons to whom Confidential 

Information has been disclosed for the purpose of enforcing the terms of this 

Stipulation and Order. 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 6 of 7
 -7- SMRH:407604035.2 [PROPOSED] ORDER re PROTECTIVE ORDER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

16. This Stipulation and Order may be amended and exceptions may 

be made only by written stipulation of the parties or by order of the Court for good 

cause shown on noticed motion. This Stipulation and Order is intended to regulate 

the handling of Confidential Information during the entirety of this litigation 

through appeal and thereafter, and shall remain in full force and effect until 

modified, superseded or terminated on the record or by agreement of the parties to 

this litigation and any pertinent third parties or by order of the Court. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: December 13, 2012. 

Case 2:12-cv-01907-EFB Document 20 Filed 12/13/12 Page 7 of 7