-AKT Murray v. Metropolitan Ins, et al

Filing 469

ORDER re 403 Order to Show Cause: Plaintiffs motion to disqualify Debevoise & Plimpton from representing MetLife in the above-captioned action is hereby GRANTED. The Court hereby certifies the following question for appeal:Should Debevoise & Plimpt on be disqualified from representing MetLife in this case based on a conflict of interest. For a discussion of the causes of action in this matter, see In Re: MetLife Demutualization Litigation, 156 F. Supp. 2d 254, 258, et seq.. Ordered by Senior Judge Thomas C. Platt on 9/1/2009. (McMorrow, Karen)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK --------------------------------- X In Re: METLIFE DEMUTUALIZATION LITIGATION --------------------------------- X PLATT, District Judge. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1292(b) this Court is of the opinion that the following Order involves a controlling question of law as to which there are substantial grounds for difference of opinion and that immediate appeal may materially advance the ultimate termination of this litigation. Plaintiffs' motion to disqualify Debevoise & Plimpton from representing MetLife in the above-captioned action is hereby GRANTED. The Court hereby certifies the following question for appeal: Should Debevoise & Plimpton be disqualified from representing MetLife in this case based on a conflict of interest. For a discussion of the causes of action in this matter, see In Re: MetLife Demutualization Litigation, 156 F. Supp. 2d 254, 258, et seq. SO ORDERED. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER 00-CV-2258 (TCP)(AKT)

____________________________ United States District Judge Dated: Central Islip, New York September 1, 2009