Narrative Opinion Summary
This case involves an appeal by James I. Wynn, Jr., who represented himself in contesting the United States District Court for the Western District of New York's decision. The district court had denied his motion to proceed in forma pauperis and to correct hearing transcripts concerning potential sanctions imposed for repetitive litigation. The appeal against AC Rochester General Motors Corporation and James Whiteside is stayed due to Delphi's bankruptcy filing, invoking a stay under section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code. However, the appeal against the International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) and Denny Milford is dismissed as moot. The mootness arises because Wynn's prior appeal, which confirmed the dismissal of his complaint and imposed sanctions, negates the current appeal's relevancy. The court's final order stays the proceedings against the bankrupt entities while dismissing the appeal against the non-bankrupt co-defendants, UAW and Milford, due to the lack of a bankruptcy stay applicable to them.
Legal Issues Addressed
Bankruptcy Stay under Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Codesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The proceedings against AC Rochester General Motors Corporation and James Whiteside are stayed due to the bankruptcy filing of Delphi, formerly AC Rochester General Corporation.
Reasoning: Following the bankruptcy filing of Delphi (formerly AC Rochester General Corporation) on October 8, 2005, proceedings are stayed against AC Rochester General Motors Corporation and James Whiteside under section 862 of the Bankruptcy Code.
In Forma Pauperis Motions and Transcript Correctionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The district court denied the appellant's motion to proceed in forma pauperis and to correct hearing transcripts, which is part of the current appeal.
Reasoning: James I. Wynn, Jr., representing himself, appealed the United States District Court for the Western District of New York's decision that denied his motion to proceed in forma pauperis and to correct hearing transcripts related to potential sanctions for his repetitive litigation.
Mootness Doctrine in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal against UAW and Denny Milford is dismissed as moot due to prior rulings affirming dismissals and sanctions, and the lack of a stay for non-bankrupt co-defendants.
Reasoning: The Court notes that Wynn's previous appeal, which affirmed the dismissal of his complaint and the imposition of sanctions, renders his current appeal moot.