Abreo v. Seacor Marine, L.L.C., No. 2:2015cv01659 - Document 29 (E.D. La. 2016)
Court Description: ORDER AND REASONS denying 27 MOTION to Seal Case filed by Ricky Abreo. Signed by Judge Lance M Africk on 5/24/2016.(blg)
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Abreo v. Seacor Marine, L.L.C. Doc. 29 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA RICKY ABREO CIVIL ACTION VERSUS No. 15-1659 SEACOR MARINE, L.L.C. SECTION I ORDER AND REASONS Pro se plaintiff, Ricky Abreo, has filed a motion 1 to seal the above-captioned matter on the ground that “the matter will place heartache and limitation on whatever I pursue throughout my life.” Defendant, Seacor Marine, LLC, has filed an opposition. 2 The decision to seal a record “must be made in light of the strong presumption that all trial proceedings should be subject to scrutiny by the public.” United States v. Holy Land Found., 624 F.3d 685, 690 (5th Cir. 2010) (quotation omitted). “[T]he power to seal court records must be used sparingly in light of the public’s right to access.” Id. Although countervailing interests can outweigh the right of public access, the party who seeks to overcome the presumption of access bears the burden to show that the interest in secrecy outweighs the presumption. Reichert v. Starring, No. 11-2171, 2011 WL 4404117, at *1 (E.D. La. Sept. 21, 2011). In short, plaintiff has not convinced the Court that the record of this matter should be sealed. Plaintiff’s concerns that this lawsuit will negatively affect his ability to pursue a job or educational opportunities do not outweigh the public’s right of access. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff’s motion to seal is DENIED. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 24, 2016. _______________________________________ LANCE M. AFRICK UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 1 2 R. Doc. No. 27. R. Doc. No. 28. Dockets.Justia.com
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