Thompson v. General Motors Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Witmer, J.

Petitioner appeals from a judgment granting only in part his motion (by order to show cause) under CPLR 2308 (subd [b]) to compel respondent to comply with a subpoena duces tecum served pursuant to CPLR 2302 (subd [a]) in connection with a hearing scheduled by the State Division of Human Rights on petitioner’s complaint that respondent has discriminated against him because of his race. Petitioner had been employed by respondent for about 22 years at the time of his discharge.

Originally the division dismissed the complaint on a finding of lack of probable cause…