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ANIBER A.EKLOF (SBN: 305750)
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GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI, LLP
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLENIENTALzBfiliE'F ”SUPPORTING '
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER '
I. Stanford’s Response t0 Plaintiff’s Basis for Confidentiality/Volume I
PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
1, Work History This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
16:1-20225 put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
2, Marital; Medical No obj ection to this designation.
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3, Work History; Plaintiff” semployment history is not private or subj ect to a
Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
Personnel and experience on LinkedIn, gave Stanford permission to contact his
27:10-30:22 prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
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4. Medical; Plaintiff s employment history is not private or subj ect to a
Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
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History prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
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30:23:1—40223 dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
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5, Work History; This testimony is not about Plaintiff’s “employment history” as
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Employment characterized. It pertains to Plaintiffs feelings regarding his
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Personnel separation from TOWn 0f Pofiola Valley, Which are not confidential
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6, Work History Plaintiff s employment history is not private or subject to a
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San and experience on LinkedIn, gave Stanford permission to contact his
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prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
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dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
18 Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
7. Work History; Plaintiff’s employment history is not private or subject to a
19 Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
Personnel and experience on Linkedln, gave Stanford permission to contact his
20 45:2-58:2 prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (N.D.
21 Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
8. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
22 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel; also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
23 Financial right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
58:23-59z9; 60:9— (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
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9. Work History This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
25 64:2-6723 put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
26 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
27 10, Work History This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
67:4—70:4 put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
28 also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTING
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
right to privacy directly relevant t0 his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
11. Work History; This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff‘s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
80:2-91 :25 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
12. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff’s employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
92:21-104:1 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
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(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
13. Work History; This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
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Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiffs Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
10 10412-105 :2 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
11 14. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
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Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
12 Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
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106:1-109:1 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
Mansukhani,
Suite 13 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
CA 15. Work History This relates t0 Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Street,
14 114:23—1 15 :13 put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiffs Complaint
also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
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15 right t0 privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
Battery (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
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16 16. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff’s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
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Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintifs Complaint
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17 Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
119220—128z6 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
18 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
17. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
19 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’ s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
20 12827—147224 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
21 18. Work History; This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiffs Complaint
22 Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
148:1—160:15 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
23 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
19. Work History; This relates t0 Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
24 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
25 168:24—1 80:23 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
26 20, Work History; This relates t0 Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
27 Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
180:24-1 83 :25 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
28 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTING
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
21. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiffs Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
186:1-194:25 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
22, Work History; This relates t0 Plaintiff” s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
19821-20219 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
23. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff’s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
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Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
20426-21 1 :25 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
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CA 24. Work History; This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
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14 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
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15 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
Battery (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
Further, Plaintiffs employment history is not private or subj ect to a
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confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
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17 and experience on LinkedIn, gave Stanford permission to contact his
prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
18 dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (N.D.
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
19 25. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff’s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff’s Complaint
20 Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
238:1—248zl right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
21 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
26. Work History; This relates t0 Plaintiff’s employment at Stanford, which Plaintiff
22 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
23 253 :1 1-255 :15 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
24 27, Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
25 Personnel -
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Valso addresses his employment at Stanfordr-and he has waived any
265:25-26823 right to privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
26 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
28. Work History; This relates to Plaintiffs employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
27 Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
28 27021-279223 right t0 privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTlNG
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
(1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014-16.)
29. Work History; This relates to Plaintiff s employment at Stanford, Which Plaintiff
Employment put at issue in his publically filed Complaint. Plaintiff s Complaint
Personnel; also addresses his employment at Stanford and he has waived any
Medical right t0 privacy directly relevant to his claims. (Davis v. Super. Ct.
330:1-352z22 (1992) 7 Cal. App. 4th 1008, 1014—16.)
No obj ection to Plaintiff’s designation regarding medical related
testimony.
30. Work History; Plaintiff” semployment history is not private or subj ect to a
Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
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Personnel and experience on LinkedIn, gave Stanford permission t0 contact his
35325-36825 prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
dozens of employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
10 3 1. Work History; Plaintiff s employment history is not private or subject t0 a
Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
11 Personnel and experience on Linkedln, gave Stanford permission to contact his
LLP 369:1—3 94:25 prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
12 dozens 0f employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
2000
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
94111
Mansukhnni,
Suite 13 32. Work History; Plaintiff s employment history is not private or subj ect t0 a
Employment confidential designation. Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers
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14 Personnel; and experience on Linkedln, gave Stanford permission to contact his
sent his resume containing as much t0
Street,
405:1—446zl7 prior employers, and has
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Francisco,
15 dozens 0f employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (N.D.
Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7).
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III. Stanford’s Response t0 Plaintiff’s Basis for Confidentiality/Volume III
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PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
19 DESIGNATION
33, Work History; Plaintifi’ s employment history is not private or subj ect to a
20 Financial; confidential designation. Plaintiffpublically lists his prior employers
Employment and experience on LinkedIn, gave Stanford permission to contact his
21 Personnel prior employers, and has sent his resume containing as much to
547:23-565:12 dozens of employers. (Strata v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND.
22 Cal. March 16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7).
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IV. Stanford’s Response t0 Plaintiff’s Basis for Confidentiality/Deposition Exhibits
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25 EX. PLAINTIFF’S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
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1-13 Work History; Plaintiff waived privacy and confidentiality in matters directly
Employment relevant to the lawsuit. (Davis v. Super. Ct. (1992) 7 Cal.App.4th
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Personnel 1008, 1014-16.)
17 Work History Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers and experience on
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LinkedIn and has sent his resume containing as much to dozens of
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTING
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
EX. PLAINTIFF’ S STANFORD’S OBJECTION
DESIGNATION
employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (ND. Cal. March
16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
18 Employment Plaintiff redacted these records — a confidential designation is
Personnel unnecessary.
19 Privacy Plaintiff publically lists his prior employers and experience on
LinkedIn and has sent his resume containing as much to dozens of
employers. (Sirota v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp. (N.D. Cal. March
16, 2006) 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15763, *7)
20-21 Work History Plaintiff redacted these records —a confidential designation is
unnecessary.
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27-28 Employment No objection.
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Dated: September 27, 2018 GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI,
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MARCIE ISOM FITZSIMMONS
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STANFORD’S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTING
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
PROOF OF SERVICE
Ali Taghavi v. The Leland Stanford University
San Mateo Superior Court Case N0. I 7CIV045 70
I am a resident of the State of California, over the age of eighteen years, and not a party
to the within action. My business address is: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP 275 Battery
Street, Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 941 1 1. On the date below, I served the within documents:
RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF SUPPORTING MOTION FOR
PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT OF ALI TAGHAVI
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above to the e—mail address(es) set forth below.
electronic mail the document(s) listed
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Fredrick A. Hagen
BERDING & WEIL LLP
2175 N. California Blvd, Suite 500
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Walnut Creek, California 94596
Telephone: 925-838-2090
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fllagen@berdingweil.com
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Plaintiff’s Counsel
Mansukhani,
Suite 13
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David P. Zins Karen J. Kubin
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Morrison & Foerster LLP Morrison & Foerster LLP
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707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 6000 425 Market Street
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Los Angeles, CA 94105 San Francisco, CA 94105
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Telephone: 213—892-5200 Telephone: 415-268-7000
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