Giuliani sexual harassment lawsuit deposition deadline set for January 30

• Rudy Giuliani is facing a $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit from former associate Noelle Dunphy.
• Giuliani's lawyer cited his client's health issues as a reason to delay the case, but the plaintiff's lawyer Justin Kelton argued that it should be accelerated.
• A New York Supreme Court Justice set a deadline of January 30, 2027, for Giuliani's deposition in the case.
• The lawsuit claims assault, battery, sexual harassment, and hostile work environment against Giuliani.

When we have a critical party or witness who's in his 80s and not in good health, we accelerate capturing the testimony rather than delay it.

A three-year-old sexual harassment lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani is moving forward despite his health issues. The $10 million lawsuit, brought by former associate Noelle Dunphy, claims Giuliani 'demanded' sex from her and subjected her to booze- and Viagra-fueled bouts of harassment while she worked for him between 2019 and 2021. Giuliani's lawyer Adam Katz cited his client's confinement to a wheelchair and breathing issues as reasons why the case should be delayed. However, Dunphy's lawyer Justin Kelton argued that Giuliani's health is actually a reason to accelerate capturing his testimony. Kelton pointed out that Giuliani has been traveling internationally despite his health issues, including addressing the Italian Parliament in Rome last month.

The lawsuit against Giuliani has been stalled for years due to various reasons, including his attempts to prevent it from moving forward to discovery. However, a New York Supreme Court Justice set a deadline of January 30, 2027, for Giuliani's deposition in the case. The plaintiff, Dunphy, will be deposed first by December 15. The lawsuit claims assault, battery, sexual harassment, and hostile work environment against Giuliani, who was President Donald Trump's personal attorney at the time. Dunphy alleges that Giuliani offered her $300,000 to forgo her legal rights in a pending case and 'fuck me like crazy.'

The lawsuit against Giuliani is significant not only because of its potential impact on his personal life but also because it highlights the power dynamics at play in workplace harassment cases. As Kelton noted, when a critical party or witness is in poor health, it's essential to capture their testimony as quickly as possible rather than delay it. The case also raises questions about Giuliani's credibility and fitness for public office, given his history of making inflammatory statements and his recent hospitalization with pneumonia.

Lawyers in the $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani should be aware of the January 30, 2027 deadline for his deposition, which may impact their compliance obligations and potential liability exposure.

Source: Original reporting via Courthouse News Service