Garcia v. Walmart Inc.

Summary

This document is an order from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California approving the parties’ stipulated protective order in Garcia v. Walmart Inc. The protective order governs confidentiality designations, handling of protected information, clawback procedures, disclosure restrictions, filings under seal, and destruction or retention of materials after the litigation. The court clarified that it will not retain jurisdiction to enforce the protective order after the case is closed.

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulated protective order because it comported with relevant authorities and the court's Local Rule, subject to clarification regarding the court's post-closure jurisdiction.
2. The court will not retain jurisdiction over enforcement of the protective order once the case is closed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulated protective order governing confidential discovery materials.
2. Whether the court would retain jurisdiction to enforce the protective order after the action is closed.

Disposition

approved