Demetrius Smith, et al. v. Rack Room Shoes, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 DEMETRIUS SMITH, et al., Case No. 24-cv-06709-RFL (SK)

Plaintiffs,

ORDER RESERVING RULING ON

v. MOTION TO SEAL

RACK ROOM SHOES, INC., Regarding Docket No. 139 Defendant.

On December 8, 2025, in connection with their discovery letter brief, Defendant filed a motion to seal documents designated as confidential by Plaintiffs. (Dkt. No. 139.) Pursuant to Northern District Civil Local Rule 97-5(f)(3), Plaintiffs were obligated to file a statement or declaration demonstrating why the materials should be filed under seal within seven days. Plaintiffs failed to do so. Historically, courts have recognized a “general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records.” Nixon v. Warner Commc'ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 and n. 7 (1978). Thus. “[u]nless a particular court record is one ‘traditionally kept secret,’ a ‘strong presumption in favor of access’ is the starting point.” Kamakana v. City…