In re Lyft Inc. Securities Litigation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 In re LYFT INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION Case No. 19-cv-02690-HSG
ORDER REGARDING
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS TO
SEAL Re: Dkt. Nos. 251, 295
12 Before the Court are Lead Plaintiff’s administrative motions to file documents under seal. Dkt. Nos. 251, 295. The Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART the motion at Dkt. No. 251 and GRANTS the motion at Dkt. No. 295. 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.” …