A dispute has erupted in Paterno v. National Collegiate Athletic Association over which documents can be disclosed to the public.
Today, the family of Joe Paterno filed a statement outlining a proposed protective order governing disclosure of discovery documents. The proposal seeks to allow public access to litigation materials that are not designated “confidential” or “highly confidential–attorneys’ eyes only–information.” The plaintiffs’ proposal defines the categories as containing nonpublic information that is personal, proprietary, financial, medical, “sensitive personal information,” and information required by law or prior agreements to be kept confidential.
