Stotsky v. Gerring Industries, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward M. Horey, J.

The motion at bar is for a protective order. It is sought by the third-party defendant, Champion International Corporation, against the plaintiff, John Stotsky, under the authority of CPLR 3103.

Leading up to the motion was an attempt by the plaintiff to seek discovery and inspection of numerous documents alleged to be in the possession of the third-party defendant. Being unwilling to furnish the requested material, the third-party defendant brought the instant motion.

*373The applicable statute is CPLR 3120. The provisions of that statute provide that…