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The court granted plaintiff's motion to compel production of McMahon's notes related to the reduction-in-force in part, finding MPAA waived attorney work-product privilege by prior disclosure, but allowed redaction of attorney mental impressions and opinions. The court denied the motion to compel depositions of McMahon and Fabrizio.
Long v. Motion Picture Association of America
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against the Motion Picture Association of America, claiming she faced sexual harassment and retaliation at work. During the legal process, her lawyers requested documents and witness statements to build their case.
What the Court Decided
The court issued a mixed ruling. It required the company to turn over most of an employee's notes about layoffs, finding the company had already shared similar information. However, the court allowed the company to redact (black out) certain parts containing the employee's personal thoughts and legal opinions. The court also refused to force two company officials to give depositions, or recorded statements.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers pursuing harassment claims face real limits on what evidence they can access from employers. While courts can force companies to produce documents in some cases, employers retain protection for certain internal communications. Workers should understand that gathering evidence in retaliation and harassment cases involves negotiation with the court—not all requested information is automatically available.
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