Schneider
Schneider v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 MARTIN SCHNEIDER, et al., Case No. 16-cv-02200-HSG
Plaintiffs, ORDER ON ADMINISTRATIVE
MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL
v. Re: Dkt. No. 181 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC., Defendant.
12 Pending before the Court is Defendant’s administrative motion to file under seal documents in support of its motion to decertify the classes. The Court GRANTS Defendant’s motion for the reasons described below. I. LEGAL STANDARD Courts generally apply a “compelling reasons” standard when considering motions to seal documents. Pintos v. Pac. Creditors Ass’n, 605 F.3d 665, 678 (9th Cir. 2010) (quoting Kamakana v. City & Cty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006)). “This standard derives from the common law right ‘to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Id. (quoting Kamakana, 447 F.3d at 1178). “[A] strong presumption in favor of access is the starting point.” Kamakana, 447 F.3d at 1178…