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Human Trafficking Action Does Not Warrant Plaintiff's Use of a Pseudonym

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OPINION AND ORDER   On July 26, 2019, Plaintiff filed the instant action against Defendants Jean Francis Zinsou and Colette Zinsou-Fatimabay. Doc. 1. In his complaint, Plaintiff alleges that he was a victim of human trafficking and forced labor at the hands of Defendants. Before the Court is Plaintiff’s ex parte motion to prosecute this action under the pseudonym “John Doe.” Doc. 3. After reviewing the complaint, the moving papers, and the applicable law, Plaintiff’s motion is DENIED. I. BACKGROUND The following allegations are drawn from Plaintiff’s complaint and declaration in support of his motion. For purposes of this motion only, Plaintiff’s allegations are accepted as true. Plaintiff is a native of Madagascar and the nephew of Defendant Colette Zinsou- Fatimabay. Doc. 1

1. Ms. Zinsou-Fatimabay is married to Defendant Jean Francis Zinsou, who at all relevant times was a diplomat for the West African nation of Benin. Id. In September 2012, Plaintiff accepted an offer from Defendants to serve as Mr. Zinsou’s driver in the United States. Id. 24. In preparation for his employment, Plaintiff procured a passport and applied for a United States tourist visa. Id. The next month, Plaintiff executed an employment contract with Mr. Zinsou, pursuant to which Plaintiff was to work 40 hours per week and be paid $1,900 per month, in addition to a $160 “subservice premium.” Id. 25. The employment contract also guaranteed, among other fringe benefits, health insurance; paid sick leave; premium compensation for overtime worked; and, after one year of employment, 30 days of vacation leave. Id.

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