Loza
Loza v. Intel Americas, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
THOMAS LOZA, Plaintiff, No. C 20-6705 WHA
v.
INTEL AMERICAS, INC., ORDER DENYING
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO
Defendant.
FILE UNDER SEAL
15 This is a case of alleged age discrimination in employment in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq. Defendant moves to file under seal the entirety of an internal complaint by an Intel employee involving plaintiff’s misconduct at a tradeshow which led to plaintiff’s termination that is the subject of this action. For the reasons that follow, the motion to file under seal is DENIED. 21 * * * 23 The public has “a general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.” Nixon v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 (1978). “This right is justified by the interest of citizens in keeping a watchful eye on the workings of public agencies.” Kamakana v.…