Opinion ID: 168467
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Heading: The Videotaped Deposition of Ron Rush

Text: 29 Finally, plaintiff contends that the district court abused its discretion by not letting it play the videotaped deposition of Ron Rush during trial. Plaintiff argues that it should have been able to use Mr. Rush's deposition for any purpose because he was designated as a Rule 30(b)(6) representative. While it is true that Mr. Rush had been identified as a Rule 30(b)(6) representative for an earlier deposition, defendant had not designated him as a Rule 30(b)(6) representative for the deposition in question. Plaintiff's counsel admitted as much at trial. See Aplee. Supp. App., Vol. II at 415-16. 30 More importantly, Mr. Rush was testifying in person at trial and plaintiff's counsel was able to elicit live testimony from him and to impeach him with the deposition transcript. There was no prejudice to the plaintiff in not being able to play the videotaped deposition. The district court did not abuse its discretion in sustaining defendant's objection to the playing of the videotaped deposition.