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The court granted defendant Thryv, Inc.'s motion to exclude testimony from Dr. Moon and plaintiffs' non-retained expert witnesses due to plaintiffs' failure to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 expert disclosure requirements, finding the noncompliance was not substantially justified or harmless.
Filippone v. Thryv, Inc. — Case Summary
What Happened
Filippone filed a lawsuit against Thryv, Inc., claiming discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and a hostile work environment. To support these claims, Filippone planned to use expert witnesses—professionals hired to give specialized opinions about the case.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Thryv. The judge blocked Filippone's expert witnesses from testifying because Filippone failed to properly disclose them according to court procedures. Specifically, Filippone didn't follow the required rules for telling the other side about the experts beforehand. The judge found this failure was serious enough that it couldn't be overlooked. As a result, Filippone's case lost important supporting evidence, leading to a complete loss in the lawsuit.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows the importance of following procedural rules carefully in employment lawsuits. Workers pursuing discrimination or harassment claims must work closely with their lawyers to meet all court deadlines and disclosure requirements. Missing these technical steps—even with strong underlying claims—can result in losing the case before it's even fully heard.
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