Hyper Bicycles, Inc. v. Acctel, Ltd.

Nature of the Document

The provided text is an August 11, 2023 letter from counsel for Acctel, Ltd. to Judge Denise L. Cote. It is not a judicial opinion or order, and it does not state that the court granted or denied any request.

Requests by Acctel

Acctel asked for oral argument on its cross-motion for summary judgment and Hyper Bicycles, Inc.’s motion for summary judgment. The letter states that both motions concern the issue of duress.

Acctel also asked the court to keep under seal two translated exhibits containing detailed bank statements from September and October 2021. It further requested continued sealing of limited portions of a declaration concerning a confidential settlement with TPT and certain previously authorized redactions.

Arguments About Sealing

Acctel argued that the materials were filed in connection with summary-judgment motions and therefore were judicial documents. It acknowledged a presumption of public access but argued that the public interest was limited and that the materials contained commercially sensitive financial and settlement information. Acctel asserted that disclosure could give competitors an advantage and stated that it had taken steps to preserve the information’s confidentiality.

Disposition

The provided text contains no ruling by Judge Cote on oral argument, sealing, the summary-judgment motions, or the issue of duress. The court’s action, if any, is not shown in the supplied text.