McGhee v. Ethicon, Inc. et al

Filing 4

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe recused. Case reassigned to Judge David N. Hurd for all further proceedings. Signed by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 1/6/2021. (jel, )

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
________________________________
ASIA MCGHEE,
Plaintiff,

1:20-cv-1639
(GLS/DJS)

v.
ETHICON, INC. et al.,
Defendants.
________________________________
Order
Judicial disqualification is governed by 28 U.S.C. § 455.
Disqualification is required when, among other things, a judge “knows that
he, individually or as a fiduciary, or his spouse or minor child residing in his
household, has a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy or in
a party to the proceeding, or any other interest that could be substantially
affected by the outcome of the proceeding.” See 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(4).
Upon review of the papers, disqualification is required in this case.
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455, the undersigned
disqualifies himself from presiding over this matter; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk shall reassign this matter to another District
Judge; and it is further

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ORDERED that the case has been randomly reassigned to District
Judge David N. Hurd; and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk provide a copy of this Order to plaintiffs in
accordance to the Local Rules.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
January 6, 2021
Albany, New York

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