Motion: by plaintiff for class certification
Tentative Ruling:
To grant. To order that the parties meet and confer on class notice and file either 1) a jointly approved notice or 2) their own preferred notice as well as lodge a proposed order encompassing same, by March 2, 2020. Such notice must permit class members 45 days to opt out. Suggestions for a class administrator must be submitted with the proposed notice. Plaintiff is to pay for the notice, subject to recovery of the sums paid as costs.
Explanation:
1. Records Lodged Under Seal
The Court has not been presented with any order or agreement for sealing of materials in this case. No motion has been filed. The Court’s review of the materials shows no basis for sealing the motion or points and authorities, and those shall be placed in the public file. The declaration of Mr. Blanchard includes the names of patients and/or clients of defendant. While no party filed a motion to seal, the public disclosure of treatment records for non
Hearing Date
February 19, 2020
Type
07 Unlimited - Business Tort/Unfair Business Practice
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Motion: by plaintiff for class certification
Tentative Ruling:
To grant. To order that the parties meet and confer on class notice and file either 1) a jointly approved notice or 2) their own preferred notice as well as lodge a proposed order encompassing same, by March 2, 2020. Such notice must permit class members 45 days to opt out. Suggestions for a class administrator must be submitted with the proposed notice. Plaintiff is to pay for the notice, subject to recovery of the sums paid as costs.
Explanation:
1. Records Lodged Under Seal
The Court has not been presented with any order or agreement for sealing of materials in this case. No motion has been filed. The Court’s review of the materials shows no basis for sealing the motion or points and authorities, and those shall be placed in the public file. The declaration of Mr. Blanchard includes the names of patients and/or clients of defendant. While no party filed a motion to seal, the public disclosure of treatment records for non