Johansen v. Modernize, Inc.

Filing 32

ORDER granting 31 Motion to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/12/2017. (ew)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION
KEN JOHANSEN,
Plaintiff,
v.

Civil Action 2:16-cv-839
Judge George C. Smith
Magistrate Judge Jolson

MODERNIZE, INC.,
Defendant.
ORDER
This matter is before the Court on Defendant’s unopposed Motion to File Under Seal
Certain Materials Related to its Dispositive Motion Related to Plaintiff’s Consent and Standing.
(Doc. 31). According to the Motion, Defendant’s dispositive motion, due September 14, 2017,
refers to certain documents and testimony that Plaintiff has designated as “confidential” because
it relates to confidential settlements of prior lawsuits. (Id. at 1). Defendant states that “[t]o
permit free discussion of such information while protecting Plaintiff’s assertion of
confidentiality,” it will file a redacted version of the dispositive motion under seal and a
redaction version publicly. (Id.). For good cause shown, Plaintiff’s request to file under seal is
GRANTED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: September 12, 2017

/s/ Kimberly A. Jolson
KIMBERLY A. JOLSON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE