Skillz Platform Inc. v. Papaya Gaming, Ltd et al

Filing 91

ORDER granting 87 Letter Motion to Seal. Granted. (Signed by Judge Denise L. Cote on 9/24/2024) (vfr)

Case 1:24-cv-01646-DLC

Document 87

Filed 09/23/24

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September 23, 2024

BY ECF
Honorable Denise L. Cote
United States District Judge
United States District Court
Southern District of New York
500 Pearl Street, Room 1910
New York, NY 10007
RE:

Granted.

September 24, 2024

Skillz Platform Inc. v. Papaya Gaming, Ltd. and Papaya Gaming,
Inc., No. 1:24-cv-01646 (S.D.N.Y.)

Dear Judge Cote:
Pursuant to Rule 8.B of the Court’s Individual Practices in Civil Cases, we write
on behalf of Defendant and Counterclaim-Plaintiff Papaya Gaming, Ltd. (“Papaya”)
concerning potential redactions and filing under seal of certain allegations in Papaya’s
First Amended Counterclaims.
In anticipation of Papaya’s filing of the new pleading, Counsel for Plaintiff and
Counterclaim-Defendant Skillz Platform Inc. (“Skillz”) stated Skillz’s belief that certain
information related to matchmaking practices on Skillz’s mobile gaming platform is a
confidential trade secret and must be filed under seal. In subsequent correspondence,
Papaya provided Skillz with actual language from the pleading to Skillz for review. In
addition, to try to avoid the application of a double standard, Papaya sought confirmation
that Skillz was taking the position that non-public information the parties obtain through
discovery or other means that pertain to either party’s matchmaking or use of skillmatching algorithms constitute trade secrets or are otherwise subject to “Highly
Confidential—Outside Counsel’s Eyes Only” designations under the Protective Order
(ECF No. 39.) Skillz has not yet responded.

Case 1:24-cv-01646-DLC

Document 87

Filed 09/23/24

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Hon. Denise L. Cote
September 23, 2024
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In an abundance of caution, and subject to any further action by Skillz in light of
the concerns it has raised, Papaya hereby requests that it be permitted to submit the First
Amended Counterclaims under seal, and file a public version redacting the specific
allegations it believes to be at issue given the lack of confirmation by Skillz. Papaya
respectfully reserves all rights.

Respectfully Submitted,
/s Jordan A. Feirman
Jordan A. Feirman

cc: All counsel of record (via ECF)