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`J.D. OF STAMFORD NORWALK
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`AT STAMFORD
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`MAY 9, 2022
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` FST-CV-21-6054451
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`VINCENT P. LAROBINA
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`ALTICE MEDIA SOLUTIONS, LLC
`DBA. OPTIMUM
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`MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
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`On May 3, 2022, the defendant, Altice Media Solutions LLC d/b/a Optimum
`(“Altice”), filed a notice of deposition upon the plaintiff, Vincent P. Larobina, scheduled for
`May 10, 2022.
`The instant declaratory action is primarily an issue of law and all the material facts
`are before the Court (Hon. Povodator, J.). After consideration, the plaintiff cannot discern
`any information that he might have that could aid the defendant in formulating its defense.
`Additionally, all communications between Altice and Larobina were conducted by
`telephone or online. Altice records all telephone calls. Therefore, all relevant facts are in
`the defendant’s possession.
`Accordingly, the plaintiff believes the deposition constitutes annoyance and
`oppression. Wherefore, pursuant to P.B. §13-5, the plaintiff respectfully requests that the
`Court enter a protective order.
`Alternatively, if the Court allows the deposition to go forward, the plaintiff respectfully
`requests that the Court issue an order that the deposition be taken remotely. The plaintiff
`is within an age group that potentially suffers adversely from Covid. The plaintiff cannot see
`any prejudice to the defendant in conducting a virtual deposition.
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`Respectfully Submitted,
` /s/Vincent Larobina
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`CERTIFICATION
`The plaintiff certifies that he has sent a copy of this pleading to the Defendant’s
`Counsel by electronic mail contemporaneous with the filing of the pleading.
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`/s/ Vincent Larobina
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