Eastman Kodak Co. v. Fotomat Corp.

This is a motion for a protective order against an ex parte order granted by me directing Fotomat Corporation (Fotomat) to appear and submit to an examination under oath so as to furnish the names and addresses of its franchisees and lessors in New York State, or in the alternative to furnish a verified list of the same people.

In making its application for the ex parte order under CPLR 3102 (subd. [c]), plaintiff Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) relied on the affidavit of its attorney setting forth certain exhibits and photographs depicting alleged improper use of Kodak’s trade-marks,…