BAPTIST vs INC., et al.

24CV097179: BAPTIST vs INC., et al. 06/02/2026 Hearing on Motion to Seal Declaration of Christine Chigbu; filed by Williams Chapel Baptist, Church (Plaintiff) CRS# 380718955044 in Department 22

Tentative Ruling - 06/01/2026 Han N. Tran

The Motion for Leave To File Declaration of Christine Chigbu Under Seal filed by Williams Chapel Baptist, Church on 04/29/2026 is Granted.

LEGAL STANDARD California Rule of Court 2.550(d) provides: “The court may order that a record be filed under seal only if it expressly finds 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, rule 2.550, subd. (d).)

DISCUSSION There is no opposition to Ms. Chingbu’s motion to seal her declaration in support of Plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration. Ms. Chingbu’s declaration divulged sensitive details about her health. The court agrees that Ms. Chingbu has an overriding interest in maintaining the privacy of her health information and that public disclosure would be prejudicial to her. Thus, the court agrees that the contents of the declaration should remain out of public view. The motion thus sufficiently satisfies Rule 2.550(d). Therefore, the motion to seal is GRANTED.

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