Morton
Morton v. County of San Diego
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MARILYN MORTON, et al. Case No.: 21-cv-1428-MMA-DDL
Plaintiffs,
ORDER REGARDING JOINT
v. MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION
RE: DISCOVERY ORDER
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, et al.,
Defendants. [Dkt. No. 135]
17 On June 27, 2023, the Court issued an amended Order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs’ motion to compel production of documents (the “Discovery Order”). Dkt. No. 97. The Discovery Order provided, in relevant part: The County has provided a “Privilege Log Re Emails” identifying 93 emails as to which it asserts the attorney-client privilege. The County asserts the 22 attorney-client privilege over these emails, which include discussions about press releases and other issues relating to Morton’s death. However, the County’s briefing does not explain why these emails are privileged, and the 24 Court’s in camera review indicates that the emails are not confidential attorney-client…