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The court denied defendants' motion for protective order seeking to prevent deposition of Frances Angel, finding defendants failed to meet their burden of showing good cause based on either relevance or medical condition arguments.
Golden v. Quality Life Services, LLC - Plain English Summary
What Happened
Golden filed a wage theft case against Quality Life Services, LLC. During the legal process, the company tried to block the deposition (questioning under oath) of Frances Angel, claiming there was a good reason to prevent this testimony. The company argued the testimony either wasn't relevant to the case or that Angel had medical reasons that made testifying difficult.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's request. The judge found that Quality Life Services failed to prove they had a valid reason to keep Angel from being questioned. The company didn't provide sufficient evidence that the testimony was irrelevant or that genuine medical issues prevented Angel from participating.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling strengthens workers' ability to build wage theft cases. It shows that employers cannot easily block witness testimony by making vague claims. Workers pursuing wage theft claims can rely on this decision to ensure relevant witnesses—even those the employer wants to protect—can be questioned in court. This helps ensure that evidence critical to proving wage theft isn't hidden from the legal process.
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