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Linda S. Baum v. Middletown Public Library Board of Trustees, et al
Monmouth County, Docket No. MON-L-2145-13
Hon. Lawrence M. Lawson, A.J.S.C.
July 1, 2013
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Township Committeeman caused an OPRA request to be submitted to the public library for e-mails regarding library business between the Library Director and two private citizens. Plaintiff, who is politically active in the community and one of the parties to the requested e-mails, sued to prevent release of her e-mails, asserting a privacy interest. Judge Lawson held that Plaintiff did not meet the standard required for issuance of an injunction or temporary restraints.