Legal Opinion
Norton v. U.S. Bank National Ass'n
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 18, 2014No. 68531-7-IPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBecker, J.
¶1 Before us on discretionary review is an order requiring a bank to produce documents containing information about how the bank conducts internal monitoring and investigations to detect fraud and money laundering. Because such information is privileged from discovery under federal law, we conclude the trial court abused its discretion by ordering discovery and we remand for entry of a protective order.
¶2 Jose Nino de Guzman is a former U.S. Bank employee. In 2006, he left the bank to engage in real estate development in Peru through his investment company, NDG Investment Group LLC.…
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- Union Bank of California, N.A. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2005
- Jane Doe v. Corporation of President of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
- Doe v. Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
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