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Court denied defendants' motion for a protective order and granted plaintiff's motion to compel the deposition of Myong Soo Kim on oral examination, finding that defendants failed to demonstrate good cause and that ordinary accommodations (such as breaks) would address the witness's medical concerns.
Hong v. Mommy's Jamaican Market Corp.
What Happened
A worker named Hong filed a wage theft case against Mommy's Jamaican Market Corp. During the lawsuit, the company tried to prevent a key witness named Myong Soo Kim from testifying, claiming the person had medical concerns that would make appearing in court too difficult.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's request. The judge found that the employer hadn't provided a good enough reason to keep the witness from testifying. The court also said that reasonable accommodations—like allowing breaks during testimony—would address any medical issues the witness faced. As a result, the court ordered the witness to appear and answer questions under oath.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects workers' ability to prove their wage theft claims. Employers cannot easily hide witnesses or block testimony just by claiming medical difficulties. Courts expect companies to work with witnesses to find solutions rather than avoid evidence. This helps ensure workers can fully pursue their cases when wages are stolen.
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