Jones et al v. Scripps Media, Inc.

Filing 63

ORDER Denying Plaintiffs' 60 Sealed Motion to Compel Filing of Defendant's Motion Exhibit Under Seal. Signed by District Judge Matthew F. Leitman. (HMon)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION ODIS JONES et al., Plaintiffs, Case No. 16-cv-12647 Hon. Matthew F. Leitman v. SCRIPPS MEDIA, INC. Defendant. __________________________________________________________________/ ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL FILING OF DEFENDANT’S MOTION EXHIBIT UNDER SEAL (ECF #46) On April 10, 2018, Plaintiff Odis Jones filed a motion to compel Defendant Scripps Media, Inc. to file portions of his deposition testimony under seal when Scripps files its forthcoming summary judgment motion. (See ECF #60.) The Court held a hearing on the motion to compel on May 1, 2018. For the reasons stated on the record at the hearing, Jones’ motion is DENIED. The Court allowed Jones to file his motion to compel under seal and allowed Scripps to file its response under seal. The Court will continue to maintain the seal on those filings, as well as on the transcript of the hearing on Jones’ motion, for a limited time while Jones decides whether to appeal the Court’s ruling. After Jones 1 informs the Court of his decision, the Court will issue an additional order with respect to the current filings under seal. IT IS SO ORDERED.           Dated: May 2, 2018     s/Matthew F. Leitman MATTHEW F. LEITMAN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties and/or counsel of record on May 2, 2018, by electronic means and/or ordinary mail. s/Holly A. Monda Case Manager (810) 341-9764 2

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