Hardwick v. Phelps

Filing 26

MEMORANDUM - Signed by Judge Sue L. Robinson on 12/7/15. (rwc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

JAMES HARDWICK,

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) Civil Action No. 15-326-SLR
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Plaintiff,

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CHRISTOPHER SENATO, et aI.,

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Defendants.

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MEMORANDUM
At Wilmington this ~ day of December, 2015, having considered the parties'
motions for reconsideration (0.1. 22, 23);
IT IS ORDERED that the motions for reconsideration (0.1. 22, 23) are denied,
for the following reasons:
1. Motions for Reconsideration. Defendants move for reconsideration of the
October 8,2015 memorandum opinion and order (0.1.20,21) that denied their motion
to impose filing fees. (0.1. 13) Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of the same order
(0.1. 21) that dismissed several defendants, denied his motion for reconsideration, and
denied as premature his motion for summary judgment. (0.1. 15, 17)
2. The purpose of a motion for reconsideration is to "correct manifest errors of
law or fact or to present newly discovered evidence." Max's Seafood Cafe ex reI. Lou-

Ann, Inc. v. Quinteros, 176 F.3d 669, 677 (3d Cir. 1999). "A proper Rule 59(e) motion .
. . must rely on one of three grounds: (1) an intervening change in controlling law; (2)
the availability of new evidence; or (3) the need to correct a clear error of law or fact or

to prevent manifest injustice. Lazaridis v. Wehmer, 591 F.3d 666, 669 (3d Cir. 2010)
(citing N. River Ins. Co. v. C/GNA Reinsurance Co., 52 F.3d 1194, 1218 (3d Cir. 1995).
3. With regard to plaintiff's motion, the court finds that he has failed to
demonstrate grounds for reconsideration and, therefore, his motion will be denied.
With regard to defendants' motion, the court thoroughly reviewed the motion, the filings
in this case by all parties, and the law prior to denying the motion to impose filing fees.
After carefully considering defendants' motion, the court finds they have failed to
demonstrate grounds that warrant reconsideration of the court's October 8, 2015
memorandum opinion and order. Therefore, the motion will be denied.
4. Conclusion. For the above reasons, the court will deny the motions for
reconsideration. (0.1. 22, 23) A separate order shall issue.

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