Opinion
CIVIL 4:20-CV-957-SDJ
05-01-2024
THE STATE OF TEXAS, ET AL. v. GOOGLE LLC
MEMORANDUM ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPECIAL MASTER
SEAN D. JORDAN, NITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Before the Court is Special Master David Moran's Report and Recommendation, (Dkt. #428), concerning Google LLC's (“Google”) Motion for Protective Order, (Dkt. #347), and Memorandum in Support thereof, (Dkt. #361). Plaintiff States oppose the motion. (Dkt. #374). The Court referred the motion to the Special Master on April 12, 2024. (Dkt. #367). The parties did not file any objections.
After full consideration, the Report and Recommendation of the Special Master, (Dkt. #428), is ADOPTED. It is ORDERED that the Motion for Protective Order, (Dkt. #347), is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.
It is further ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED as to Ms. Garber's deposition.
It is further ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED as to the States' written discovery seeking discovery-on-discovery without prejudice to the States later seeking such discovery if justified.
It is further ORDERED that the motion is DENIED as to Rule 30(b)(6) testimony on Topics 1 and 18 with respect to Google Chats.
It is further ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED as to Rule 30(b)(6) testimony on Topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, and 19.
It is further ORDERED that Google must conduct a re-review of those privileged documents identified on its privilege log that mention or refer to Ms. Garber and confirm that such documents, upon counsel of record's review, are not tainted by the alleged “fake privilege.”
So ORDERED and SIGNED.