Quiros vs. Feals, Inc.

Within (5) court days of this ruling, Plaintiff is also ORDERED to submit revised proposed orders on the two instant motions, setting forth the information required by CRC rule 2.550(e)(1)(A), as well as identifying the specific filings—by pleading title and ROA number—that are to be sealed in accordance with this ruling.

Plaintiff shall give notice.

110 Quiros vs. Feals, Inc. Motion to Dismiss/Seal

2026-01557178 On 5/26/2026, Plaintiff Eric Quiros filed a “Motion to Approve Dismissal and to Seal Portions of: (1) Declaration Of Plaintiff Eric Quiros In Support Of His Request For Dismissal Pursuant To CRC 3.770; (2) Declaration Of Scott J. Ferrell In Support Of Request For Dismissal Pursuant To CRC 3.770.” (ROA #29.)

On 6/18/2026, the Court signed and entered an Order of Dismissal dismissing the matter with prejudice as to Plaintiff’s individual claims and without prejudice as to the putative class. (ROA #34.) Therefore, the motion to dismiss portion of the instant motion is now MOOT.

The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion to seal the unredacted versions of the referenced declarations, which were lodged with the Court in accordance with Plaintiff’s Notice of Lodging filed at ROA #21. The motion is narrowly tailored and seeks to seal only the amount of the settlement reached between Plaintiff and Defendant in this case.

The Court finds that Plaintiff has proved facts that establish: (1) there exists an overriding interest that overcomes the right of public access to the record; (2) the overriding interest supports sealing the record; (3) a substantial probability exists that the overriding interest will be prejudiced if the record is not sealed; (4) the proposed sealing is narrowly tailored; and (5) no less restrictive means exist to achieve the overriding interest. (Cal. Rules of Court [CRC], rule 2.550(d).)

Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that the unredacted versions of the Quiros and Ferrell Declarations, lodged in accordance with the notice filed at RO A#21, be placed under permanent seal.

Plaintiff shall give notice.