Newell had previously requested a remote deposition, saying “that he is at risk of developing a serious illness were he to contract Covid-19,” according to the filing, and thus “has structured his life to minimize exposure to possible Covid-19 transmission. According to Mr. Newell, an in-person deposition, even with the health measures which plaintiffs propose, is not consistent with those safeguards.”

Yet, he was perfectly happy to go door to door handing out Steam Decks with just a mask on? Throw the mask back on and get on the witness stand, you’ll be fine.