Parkinson's Institute: Protective Order Restricts Data From Public View

CLEVELAND - The Parkinson's Institute is opposing the Welding Fume MDL plaintiffs' motion seeking relief from a 2004 joint-stipulated protective order, arguing that Parkinson's disease data the plaintiffs seek to have published by their expert are not authorized for public view. In re: Welding Fume Products Liability Litigation. MDL No. 1535. Case No. 1:03-cv-17000. (N.D. Ohio).

The Parkinson's Institute filed its brief Feb. 21 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and said although the plaintiffs believe they are acting for the good of the public, they are really acting in their own best interest 'in …