1/13/17
Dept. 73
Rafael Ongkeko, Judge presiding
Correia v. Massachusetts Mutual, etc., et al. (BC584178)
Counsel for plaintiffs: Gregory Aldisert (Kinsella, etc.)
Counsel for defendant Turoci: Connie Anderson; Michael Lee (Lewis, etc.
Other counsel: Omitted
Defendant Christopher James Turoci’s motions (1) to file under court seal the unredacted confidential declaration of Connie Anderson and (2) for determination of good faith settlement (both filed 12/2/16)
TENTATIVE RULING:
(1) GRANT request to seal unredacted version of declaration of Connie Anderson filed with the motion.
a. RE AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT: The court finds the matter to be potentially privileged and sensitive and should be sealed pursuant to the following findings under California Rule of Court 2.550(d):
(1) There exists an overriding interest that overcomes the right of public access to the amount of the settlement;
(2) The overriding interest supports sealing the record;
(3) A substantial probability exists
Hearing Date
January 13, 2017
Type
Other Commercial/Business Tort (General Jurisdiction)
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1/13/17
Dept. 73
Rafael Ongkeko, Judge presiding
Correia v. Massachusetts Mutual, etc., et al. (BC584178)
Counsel for plaintiffs: Gregory Aldisert (Kinsella, etc.)
Counsel for defendant Turoci: Connie Anderson; Michael Lee (Lewis, etc.
Other counsel: Omitted
Defendant Christopher James Turoci’s motions (1) to file under court seal the unredacted confidential declaration of Connie Anderson and (2) for determination of good faith settlement (both filed 12/2/16)
TENTATIVE RULING:
(1) GRANT request to seal unredacted version of declaration of Connie Anderson filed with the motion.
a. RE AMOUNT OF SETTLEMENT: The court finds the matter to be potentially privileged and sensitive and should be sealed pursuant to the following findings under California Rule of Court 2.550(d):
(1) There exists an overriding interest that overcomes the right of public access to the amount of the settlement;
(2) The overriding interest supports sealing the record;
(3) A substantial probability exists