Hutchison v. Luddy

HUDOCK, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order which denied, with certain limited exceptions, a Motion to Seal all pleadings, discovery matters, and pretrial proceedings in the underlying action, filed on behalf of Bishop James Hogan and the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown (hereinafter “appellants” or “Church Parties”).1 Plaintiff, Samuel C. Hutchison (hereinafter referred to as “Hutchison”) filed a civil action claiming damages against defendant, Father Francis Luddy (hereinafter “Luddy”), as a result of various sexual acts allegedly performed by Luddy while he served his pastoral duties in the…