Jamali v. Marin, et al

Filing 55

ORDER denying 53 Motion to Seal, Expunge or Destroy all Records Related to this Case. Signed by Judge Frederick J Martone on 1/29/13. (MAP)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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Imran Jamali,
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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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JD Marin, et al.,
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Defendants.
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No. CV-04-2906-PHX-FJM
ORDER

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The court has before it plaintiff’s motion to seal, expunge or destroy all records related

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to this case (doc. 53). He explains only that he wishes to put the contents of this case behind

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him and out of the public record. Plaintiff’s request to seal the case records has already been

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rejected by this court (doc. 51).

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There is “a strong presumption in favor of access” to information filed with a court.

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Kamakana v. City & County of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006) (citing Nixon

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v. Warner Commc’ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 & n.7 (1978)). To overcome this presumption,

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a party seeking to seal a judicial record must demonstrate “compelling reasons.” Id. Plaintiff

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has failed to satisfy this heavy burden.

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IT IS ORDERED DENYING plaintiff’s motion to seal, expunge or destroy all
records related to this case (doc. 53).
DATED this 29th day of January, 2013.