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Rule 7026(c)

In re Taproot Sys.

Ruling
Protective order sought by creditor under theory of joint defense privilege denied to the extent seeking to prevent disclosure to trustee.
Procedural posture

Creditors filed a motion for a protective order under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7026(c)(1)(D), alleging that they and a chapter 7 debtor operated under a joint defense agreement in state litigation against the debtor with an expectation of privacy.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 15, 2012 , LexisNexis #0712-100