Dispute Over Special Master Selection Persists
The defendants are contesting the appointment of Professor Maura Grossman as a special master in this case. They argue that her recent collaboration with the defendants’ counsel on confidential matters related to the same issues disqualifies her from the role.
Specifically, the defendants highlight Professor Grossman’s close work with them on technology-assisted review (TAR) and search methodology validation in another ongoing litigation, which ended just weeks before her nomination as a special master. They contend that her attempt to end her involvement in the previous litigation prematurely to take on this role is inappropriate and conflicts with the required standards of loyalty and conflict-free service.
The defendants are advocating for Judge Paul Grimm from Maryland as their preferred choice for special master.
