Ross v. Willis et al

Filing 170

ORDER: The parties have submitted a joint letter explaining the basis of certain redactions in the plaintiff's opposition to defendants' respective motions for summary judgment. Dkt. 166. That letter explains that defendants maintain their confidential designations of certain documents relating to disciplinary proceedings against defendant Captain Dion Willis. Id. The Court is mindful of ongoing appellate litigation concerning the scope and effect of the repeal of § 50 of the New York Civil Rights Law ("CRL"). See Uniform Fire Officers Ass'n v. DeBlasio, No. 20-2400 (2d Cir. 2020). Pending the outcome of that matter, the Court will allow the documents related to Willis' disciplinary records to remain until seal. If warranted, the Court will revisit this order at a later date. By February 5, 2021, plaintiff is directed to file a copy of his consolidated opposition to defendants' motions for summary judgment that does not redact any materials for which defendants have withdrawn their confidential designations. (Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 146 MOTION for Summary Judgment: Responses due by 2/5/2021) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/29/2021) (jwh)

Case 1:16-cv-06704-PAE-KNF Document 170 Filed 01/29/21 Page 1 of 2

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
ANTOINE ROSS,
-v-

Plaintiff,

16 Civ. 6704 (PAE) (KNF)
ORDER

CAPTAIN DION WILLIS, et al.,
Defendants.
PAUL A. ENGELMAYER, District Judge:

The parties have submitted a joint letter explaining the basis of certain redactions in the
plaintiff’s opposition to defendants’ respective motions for summary judgment. Dkt. 166. That
letter explains that defendants maintain their confidential designations of certain documents
relating to disciplinary proceedings against defendant Captain Dion Willis. Id.
The Court is mindful of ongoing appellate litigation concerning the scope and effect of
the repeal of § 50 of the New York Civil Rights Law (“CRL”). See Uniform Fire Officers Ass’n
v. DeBlasio, No. 20-2400 (2d Cir. 2020). Pending the outcome of that matter, the Court will
allow the documents related to Willis’ disciplinary records to remain until seal. If warranted, the
Court will revisit this order at a later date.
By February 5, 2021, plaintiff is directed to file a copy of his consolidated opposition to
defendants’ motions for summary judgment that does not redact any materials for which
defendants have withdrawn their confidential designations.

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Case 1:16-cv-06704-PAE-KNF Document 170 Filed 01/29/21 Page 2 of 2

SO ORDERED.
____________________________
Paul A. Engelmayer
United States District Judge
Dated: January 29, 2021
New York, New York

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