” But “[a]s this Court's local rules make clear, the fact that the parties have stipulated or chosen to designate a document as confidential is not itself sufficient to warrant sealing.” Vanguard Dealer Services, LLC v. Bottom Line Driven, LLC, 2024 WL 98420, at *10 (D. Conn. 2024); see also D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 5(e)(3) (“No document shall be sealed merely by stipulation of the parties.
As a result, Rodowicz must at least show good cause. See Vanguard Dealer Servs., LLC v. Bottom Line Driven, LLC, 2024 WL 98420, at *8 (D. Conn. 2024) (citing Fed.R.Civ.P. 16(b)). To show good cause, Rodowicz “must demonstrate diligence and that [his] proposed change to the schedule would not significantly prejudice the defendants.” Ibid.
It is a general rule that a party may not “sandbag the opposing party with late-disclosed evidence to try to defeat summary judgment.” Vanguard Dealer Servs., LLC v. Bottom Line Driven, LLC, 2024 WL 98420, at *9 (D. Conn. 2024)