TABLE 1: MATERIAL FALSE OR UNSUPPORTED STATEMENTS REQUIRING SWORN AFFIDAVIT OR DOCUMENTARY PROOF
# Statement / Assertion Responsible Parties Contradicted By Legal Basis Demand
1 “Cox provided Mr. Coates with extensive accommodations.” Azariah Workman, HR, Supervisor, Compliance Team Direct systems evidence (Workday/HR logs);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) Produce all records of “extensive” accommodations or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
2 “Mr. Coates refused to return to work.” Azariah Workman, Supervisor, HR, Legal Counsel Direct systems evidence (STD claim records, HR logs);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
29 C.F.R. § 825.311(c) Produce documentation of refusal or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
3 “Cox was unaware of any disability claim or need for accommodation prior to disciplinary action.” Azariah Workman, HR, Supervisor, Payroll Direct systems evidence (notification logs, HRIS entries);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) Produce proof of lack of notice or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
4 “No medical documentation was ever provided to support Mr. Coates’ absences.” HR, Azariah Workman, Benefits Team Direct systems evidence (uploaded docs, HRIS, claim files);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c) Produce documentation or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
5 “Absences in June were unexcused and subject to corrective action.” Azariah Workman, Supervisor, HR Direct systems evidence (approved leave logs, STD claim data);
Third-party corroboration;
Payroll records
29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c) Produce evidence of unexcused absence or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
6 “Cox fully cooperated with all disability claims and requests.” HR, Azariah Workman, Compliance, Benefits Team Direct systems evidence (response logs, claim files);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3) Produce documentation of cooperation or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
7 “No documentation was ever provided to Cox.” HR, Azariah Workman, Benefits Team, Supervisor Direct systems evidence (uploaded files, claim records);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) Produce documentation or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.
8 “Return-to-work date was not communicated.” Supervisor, HR, Azariah Workman Direct systems evidence (claim closure, RTW notices);
Third-party corroboration;
Internal communications
29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3) Produce evidence of lack of notice or sworn affidavit. If not, statement should be stricken and adverse inference applied.