Estrada v. Tassey et al

Filing 96

ORDER GRANTING 95 Motion to Seal Request for Counsel, signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 8/22/14. (Martin-Gill, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DAVID ESTRADA,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

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TASSEY, et al.,

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Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:13cv00919 DLB (PC)
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S
REQUEST TO SEAL DOCUMENT
(Document 95)

Plaintiff David Estrada (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis
in this civil rights action. Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint on August 7, 2013. Pursuant to
the Court’s screening order and Plaintiff’s notice of willingness to proceed on the cognizable claims,
this action is proceeding against (1) Defendants Gipson and Espinosa for retaliation in violation of the
First Amendment; and (2) Defendants Gipson, Espinosa, Lambert and Cavazos for violation of the
Eighth Amendment.
On August 14, 2014, Plaintiff filed a request that his motion for appointment of counsel be
filed under seal. Filings in cases such as this are a matter of public record absent compelling
justification. United States v. Stoterau, 524 F.3d 988, 1012 (9th Cir. 2008). In this action, the original
complaint and the First Amended Complaint are sealed. Numerous additional filings that set forth

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allegations in the First Amended Complaint have also been sealed. Plaintiff’s motion for counsel
references his allegations and therefore his request to seal is GRANTED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

/s/ Dennis

August 22, 2014

L. Beck

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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