Becton, Dickinson and Company v. Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Opinion

BECTON, DICKINSON AND Case No.: 21cv1173-CAB (NLS) COMPANY; SIRIGEN, INC; and ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S SIRIGEN II LIMITED, MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL Plaintiffs, [ECF No. 79] v. BECKMAN COULTER, INC., Defendant.

Before the Court is Defendant Beckman Coulter, Inc.’s motion to file under seal certain documents related to the parties’ Joint Motion for Determination of Discovery Dispute No. 1. ECF No. 79. Specifically, Defendant seeks to file under seal the following documents: 1. Portions of the Joint Memorandum of Points and Authorities for Determination of Discovery Dispute No. 1; 2. Exhibits 1-7 supporting the Joint Motion for Determination of Discovery Dispute. A party requesting that the court seal materials attached to a non-dispositive motion must make a particularized showing of good cause. Kamakana v. City and Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1180 (9th Cir. 2006). Here, Defendant states that Exhibits 1, 2, 2A, 4, 5, and 7 contain its confidential technical information and public disclosure of such information would cause economic and competitive harm. ECF No. 79 at 3. In addition, Defendant states that Exhibits 1, 2, 2A, 3, and 6 contain its confidential business information and public disclosure of such information would also cause competitive }harm. /d. at 3-4. Defendant also seeks to file under seal portions of the memorandum reference such information. /d. at 4. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the motion to seal the requested documents, as specified above. Dated: January 20, 2022 ZO Hon. Nita L. Stormes United States Magistrate Judge