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Doe v. Intel Corp.

Litigant May Not Proceed Anonymously; Strong Interests Favor Open Proceedings

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OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff brings this action asserting claims against his former employer and colleagues for discrimination and retaliation based on Plaintiff’s race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin. Alleging that the litigation involves sensitive and personal matters, disclosure of which would subject Plaintiff to a risk of physical and mental harm, Plaintiff requests leave to proceed anonymously. (ECF No. 6.) The Court previously granted that request on a provisional basis, pending any objection by Defendants. (ECF No. 16.) Defendants subsequently objected. (ECF No. 30.) Because the Court finds that the strong interests in favor of open proceedings outweigh Plaintiff’s interest in anonymity, the Court now denies Plaintiff’s request. I. Background The Complaint alleges the following facts.1 Plaintiff John Doe is a “Jewish Israeli citizen who proudly served with the Israel Defense Forces,” and who has family members currently living in Israel. (ECF No. 1 (“Compl.”) 59.) Plaintiff first moved to the United States to “establish [a] U.S. market presence” for a “Startup” he was working for at the time. (Id.

66-67.) Shortly thereafter, Intel acquired the company and Plaintiff “began working for Intel as an Engineering Lead.” (Id.

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