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Court ordered defendant to produce a properly prepared Rule 30(b)(6) corporate deposition witness on ESI preservation, document search, and video surveillance matters, rejecting defendant's arguments for limitation and protective order.
Diaz v. New York Paving Inc.
What Happened
A worker named Diaz sued New York Paving Inc. for wage theft—meaning the company allegedly failed to pay wages properly. During the legal case, Diaz's lawyers needed information from the company about how it handled evidence, including emails and documents (called "ESI"), as well as video recordings. The company tried to avoid answering these questions by asking the court to limit what information it had to provide.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's request. The judge ordered New York Paving Inc. to send a representative to answer detailed questions about how the company preserves and searches for evidence, and how it uses video surveillance. The company had to comply fully with this requirement without restrictions.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling helps workers in wage theft cases by ensuring employers cannot hide behind legal arguments to avoid producing important evidence. When companies must fully explain how they keep and handle records, it becomes harder for them to claim evidence is missing or unavailable—making it easier for workers to prove they weren't paid fairly.
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