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The court granted Costco's motion for a protective order requiring return of inadvertently disclosed attorney-client privileged emails, while granting Naumoski's motion to strike Costco's work product doctrine arguments raised for the first time in reply. The underlying ADA and FMLA claims remain pending.
Naumoski v. Costco Wholesale Corporation: Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
An employee named Naumoski sued Costco, claiming the company failed to accommodate a disability, discriminated against them, and retaliated after they requested time off under federal family leave laws.
What the Court Decided
The court issued a mixed ruling on a procedural matter. It ordered Naumoski to return certain emails from Costco's lawyers that were accidentally shared—protecting attorney-client confidentiality. However, the court rejected some legal arguments Costco tried to introduce late in the process. The main discrimination and disability accommodation claims remain ongoing and haven't been resolved yet.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that while employees can pursue discrimination and disability accommodation cases, companies have legal protections for communications with their lawyers. The decision doesn't mean workers lose their rights—it simply addresses how evidence is handled during lawsuits. Naumoski's underlying claims about disability accommodation and retaliation are still active in court, meaning the core dispute continues.
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