“Only the most compelling reasons can justify non-disclosure of judicial records.” (quoting In re Knoxville News–Sentinel Co., 723 F.2d 470, 476 (6th Cir. 1983))
How later courts described this case
- “Only the most compelling reasons can justify non-disclosure of judicial records.” (quoting In re Knoxville News–Sentinel Co., 723 F.2d 470, 476 (6th Cir. 1983))
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The opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
WESTERN DIVISION
CHANCE TURNER BROWN, IV, )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. No. 2:25-cv-02323-SHL-cgc
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WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,
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Defendant. )
ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO UNSEAL FILING
Plaintiff Chance Turner Brown, IV, filed an Ex Parte Emergency Petition for Writ of
Judicial Determination under seal on April 15, 2025. (ECF No. 14 (sealed).) The filing does not
contain any confidential, proprietary, or personally identifying information that justifies
withholding it from the public or defense counsel. See Shane Grp., Inc. v. Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Mich., 825 F.3d 299, 305 (6th Cir. 2016) (“Only the most compelling reasons can
justify non-disclosure of judicial records.” (quoting In re Knoxville News–Sentinel Co., 723 F.2d
470, 476 (6th Cir. 1983))). Thus, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to unseal Document Entry
14.
IT IS SO ORDERED, this 17th day of April, 2025.
s/ Sheryl H. Lipman
SHERYL H. LIPMAN
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE