Opinion ID: 8704898
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Michael Mercier’s motion to intervene will be granted as of right

Text: There is no question that Mercier should be able to intervene as of right. His underlying FRSA complaint was similar enough to Roger’s that the ARB consolidated their cases, and, were this Court to declare that the Secretary could not rely on the ARB decision, it would directly impact his complaint. NSR does not oppose Mercier’s request, but asks leave to respond to any new arguments raised by Mercier in his briefing. Pltf.’s Opp. to Mot. to Intervene (Dkt. # 17) at 4. Inasmuch as the Court did not rely on Mercier’s briefing in reaching its decision on the motion to dismiss, it is not necessary for NSR to file a response. Therefore, Mercier’s motion to intervene is granted, and NSR’s request for leave to file a response is denied.