AZAR vs 3M COMPANY, et al.
Motion for Protective Order
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25CV155599: AZAR vs 3M COMPANY, et al. 09/08/2026 Hearing on Motion for Protective Order filed by PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. (Defendant) + CRS# 560343870284 in Department 18
Tentative Ruling - 09/04/2026 Patrick McKinney
The Motion for Protective Order filed by PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., MAC'S DISTRIBUTING COMPANY on 08/12/2026 is Granted.
Defendant PPG Industries, Inc.'s ("PPG") unopposed Application for Order Affirming Designation of Materials as "Highly Confidential" is GRANTED. The Court AFFIRMS PPG's "highly confidential" designations.
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