Tinman v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER CONCERNING Defendant’s Motions to Maintain documents under seal (Docket # S 40 & 55) and Protective Order For Plaintiff’s Counsel

PEPE, United States Magistrate Judge.

Before the Court are Defendant Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan’s (“BCBSM”) motions to maintain documents under seal. This matter has been referred to this Court for hearing and determination pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). For the reasons discussed below, Defendant’s motions are denied.

1. Background

On April 4, 2001, the district court issued a protective order providing, inter alia, that…