Deposition Sparring Partner

Confidential // Pre-deposition briefing

Case file open. Witness on deck.

You are about to examine a witness whose hidden facts are sealed. What you see below is what counsel sees on the record — nothing more. Draw out the rest in the box.

United States District CourtDocket No. CV-26-84210

Soto v. Apex Retail Inc.

Wrongful termination — OSHA retaliation

Your role
Plaintiff's counsel, deposing the manager who fired your client
Witness
Daniel Roarke
Title
Store Manager, Apex Retail #214
Demeanor
Defensive, corporate, mildly condescending, careful with words.
Brief excerpt
Apex says Maria Soto was fired for chronic tardiness, documented in written warnings. Soto says she was fired two weeks after reporting a blocked fire exit to OSHA.
Hidden facts
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▸ Session will be recorded for coaching review