District of Columbia Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order, Motion to Quash, Objection to Notice of Deposition Duces Tecum

• Category: Letters - Legal - Documents
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0892LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.

District of Columbia Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Court Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order Your Honor, I, [Your Name], on behalf of the plaintiff in the case of [Case Name and Number], am hereby submitting this motion for a protective order pursuant to Rule [Insert relevant rule number] of the District of Columbia Rules of Civil Procedure. This motion seeks to protect the plaintiff from undue burden, annoyance, harassment, or invasion of privacy during the discovery process. [Provide a brief background/context of the case and the necessity for a protective order] Following the discovery process, it has come to the attention of the plaintiff that certain documents, both tangible and electronic, may contain confidential, proprietary, or private information that would be detrimental if disclosed to the opposing party or made public. The plaintiff, therefore, requests that a protective order be issued to safeguard such information. The following grounds support this motion for a protective order: 1. Protection of Sensitive or Confidential Information: The plaintiff possesses documents, records, or other materials that contain sensitive and confidential information, including trade secrets, financial statements, customer lists, or personal identifiable information, which, if improperly disclosed, could result in significant harm to the plaintiff's business or individuals involved. 2. Protection of Privacy: The plaintiff seeks to protect personal information and privacy interests of its employees, customers, or individuals involved in the case, who could suffer unwarranted intrusion or exposure if certain information is disclosed without proper safeguards. 3. Competitive Advantage: The plaintiff asserts that disclosure of certain proprietary information would create an unfair advantage for the opposing party by revealing trade secrets, marketing strategies, or other valuable business information, thereby jeopardizing the plaintiff's competitive position. 4. Over breadth and Burden: The scope of the discovery request made by the defendant is unduly broad, burdensome, and overly time-consuming for the plaintiff. The requested information is not necessary for the fair resolution of the case, and compliance would present an unreasonable burden on the plaintiff's resources. Wherefore, the plaintiff respectfully requests that this honorable court grant the following relief: 1. Enter a Protective Order: Issue a protective order to restrict disclosure, distribution, or use of sensitive or confidential information in this case to the parties involved and their counsel only, prohibiting any other person(s) from obtaining access to such information without further court approval. 2. Designation of Confidential Documents: Allow the plaintiff to designate certain documents, exhibits, or materials as "Confidential" or "Highly Confidential" in order to clearly identify and protect sensitive information subject to this protective order. 3. Redaction or Sealing of Documents: Permit the plaintiff to redact or seal documents filed with the court, including publicly accessible pleadings, if they contain information protected under this protective order. 4. Enforcement and Penalties: Establish penalties for any violation of this protective order and specify the procedure to address any alleged breaches or unauthorized disclosures. I, [Your Name], certify that a true and accurate copy of this motion for protective order has been served upon opposing counsel by [Choose one: personal delivery / certified mail / electronic mail] on [Date of service]. Thank you for considering this motion for a protective order. The plaintiff looks forward to the court's prompt attention and favorable ruling on this matter. Respectfully submitted, [Your Name] [Your Role/Title] [Plaintiff's Law Firm, if applicable] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] Attachments: [List any attached exhibits, supporting affidavits, or documents] Types of District of Columbia Sample Letters for Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order, Motion to Quash, Objection to Notice of Deposition Ducks Cecum: 1. Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order 2. Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Motion to Quash 3. Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Objection to Notice of Deposition Ducks Cecum.