Google LLC v. Point Financial, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION 6 GOOGLE LLC, Case No. 25-cv-04033-BLF
Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING GOOGLE LLC'S v. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO FILE
UNDER SEAL
POINT FINANCIAL, INC., [Re: ECF No. 142] Defendant.
12 Before the Court is Google LLC’s Administrative Motion to File Under Seal. ECF No. 142 (“Mot.”). Defendant Point Financial, Inc. opposes. ECF No. 147 (“Opp.”). For the reasons that follow, the Court GRANTS the motion. I. LEGAL STANDARD “Historically, courts have recognized a ‘general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Kamakana v. City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006) (quoting Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 & n.7 (1978)). Accordingly, when considering a sealing request, “a ‘strong presumption in favor of access’ is the starting point.” Id. (quoting Foltz v. State Farm Mut. Auto.…