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kes it clear that there is a compelling need for any net worth discovery not protected by the Fifth Amendment privilege. 5 Defendant relies upon Myers v. Central Florida Investment, Inc., 592 F.3d 1201 (11th Cir. 2010) for its “stipulation” argument. In Myers, however, the district court heard tes

Myers, however, the district court heard testimony regarding each of the defendant’s net worth. There was no unilateral statement of net worth in Myers as Defendant wishes to create in the instant case. To the extent that Defendant relies upon the Court’s holding in Myers regarding the reasonablen

.” Id. Likewise, the Magistrate Judge’s decision in this case compelling 2 Defendant relies upon Pendlebury v. Starbucks Coffee Co., 2008 WL 2105024 (S.D. Fla. 2005) and Dunkin Donuts, Inc. v. Mary’s Donuts, Inc., 2001 WL 34079319 (S.D. Fla. 2001), in whic

dard. These cases do not consider the Eleventh Circuit’s opinion in Maddow, and the federal judges in this District over the past five years since Pendlebury have consistently rejected the “compelling need” standard for production of tax returns. See cases cited above. Case 9:08-cv-80994-KAM Document

Amendment privilege. 5 Defendant relies upon Myers v. Central Florida Investment, Inc., 592 F.3d 120

here was no unilateral statement of net worth in Myers as Defendant wishes to create in the instant case

2 Defendant relies upon Pendlebury v. Starbucks Coffee Co., 2008 WL 2105024 (S.D. Fl

in this District over the past five years since Pendlebury have consistently rejected the “compelling need”

of $506,847.78 for 5 years of sexual harassment and sexual touching was reasonable). Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach a agreement. Myers clearly demonstrates that Epstein's offer to agree to a net worth in excess of $50,000,00 is reasonable in light of the allegations made by Jane Doe

offer to agree to a net worth in excess of $50,000,00 is reasonable in light of the allegations made by Jane Doe as compared to the allegations in Myers. Moreover, allowing such discovery at this juncture goes against the grain and the law in that Plaintiff has not made a reasonable showing establish

ure [of tax returns] arises from the need, if tax laws are to function properly, to encourage taxpayers to file complete and accurate returns"). In Pendlebury v. Starbucks Coffee Co., 2005 WL 2105024 at •2 (S.D. Fla. 2005), the court agreed that "[i]ncome tax returns are highly sensitive documents" and tha

ures. Such a stipulation more than satisfies any necessity for the disclosure of the tax returns or any additional net worth information. See e.g., Myers v. Central Florida Investments, Inc., 592 F.3d 1201 (I Ith Cir. 2010)(reasoning that a compensatory award of $103,622.09 and a punitive damage award

of $506,847.78 for 5 years of sexual harassment and sexual touching was reasonable). Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach a agreement. Myers clearly demonstrates that Epstein's offer to agree to a net worth in excess of $50,000,00 is reasonable in light of the allegations made by Jane Doe

re [ of tax returns] arises from the need, if tax laws are to function properly, to encourage taxpayers to file complete and accurate returns"). In Pendlebury v. Starbucks Coffee Co., 2005 WL 2105024 at *2 (S.D. Fla. 2005), the court agreed that "[i]ncome tax returns are highly sensitive documents" and tha