Gebbie v. Gertz Division of Allied Stores of New York Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

B. Thomas Pantano, J.

Defendant moves for an order directing plaintiff to furnish authorization to examine and copy a transcript of a criminal proceeding sealed pursuant to CPL 160.50.

Plaintiff brings this action against the defendant alleging damages inflicted as the result of a false arrest and malicious prosecution. The incident giving rise to the cause of action arose on or about December 20, 1978 at the defendant’s premises in Hicksville, New York, when the plaintiff was detained and accused of stealing two blouses of a value of approximately $48.

The plaintiff was…