Friedman v. Swiss Re America Holding Corporation, No. 7:2011cv01792 - Document 21 (S.D.N.Y. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM DECISION:Plaintiff Gene Friedman, proceeding pro se, has filed a motion (Doc. #20) to proceed in forma pauperis on his appeal of the Court's decision dated November 3, 2011 and judgment entered on November 4, 2011. Having reviewed its decision, the Court hereby certifies that the appeal is frivolous and is therefore not taken in good faith. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3); Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962). Plaintiffs request to proceed in forma pauperis on his appeal is DENIED. The Clerk is instructed to terminate the pending motion. re: 20 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. filed by Gene Friedman. (Signed by Judge Vincent L. Briccetti on 12/9/2011) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rj)