Bellridge Capital, LP v. EVMO, Inc

Background

Withers Bergman LLP represented Defendant EVmo, Inc. in the action. The firm asked for permission to file ex parte—that is, without access by all parties—and under seal a declaration by James E. Nealon, exhibits, and a supporting memorandum. Those materials supported the firm’s separate motion for permission to withdraw as EVmo’s counsel under Local Civil Rule 1.4.

The firm argued that the materials needed to be reviewed privately and kept under seal to protect attorney-client communications, EVmo’s private financial information, and other confidential client information. It proposed that partially redacted versions be made available publicly. The firm stated that it had consulted Bellridge’s counsel, who did not object, and that EVmo would receive fully unredacted copies.

Ruling

The court granted Withers Bergman LLP’s request to file the declaration, exhibits, and supporting memorandum ex parte and under seal. The order stated that ECF Nos. 90 and 90-1 through 90-2 would remain visible only to selected parties. It also directed the clerk to close the specified related filing. This order addressed filing access and confidentiality; the opinion text does not state whether the firm’s separate motion to withdraw was granted or denied.

Effect

The ruling restricts public and party access to the identified withdrawal-motion materials. It does not, in the text provided, decide the underlying dispute between Bellridge Capital, LP and EVmo, Inc. or resolve the firm’s request to withdraw.