Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. v. Dole Food Co., Inc.

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO COMPEL

GOLD, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the court upon the motion to compel (DE # 212) filed by Dr. Daniel W. Funk (“Dr.Funk”). Dr. Funk requests that Del Monte disclose the nature of its claimed “trade secrets” with reasonable particularity. In response, Del Monte argues that it has met its burden of specifying the nature of its trade secrets. On March 29, 2001, the court heard arguments of counsel on Dr. Funk’s motion to compel. For the reasons discussed herein, Dr. Funk’s motion is granted.

I. The Parties’ Arguments

Dr. Funk claims that, in the past, Del…