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MEMORANDUM & ORDER Plaintiff Hillel Tal brings this diversity action alleging breach of contract by defendant Computech International, Inc. (“Computech” or “CTI”). Jurisdiction is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1332. The Court previously granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s New York Labor Law (“NYLL”), unjust enrichment, and declaratory judgment claims. Mot. to Dismiss Order, ECF No. 40. Defendant now moves for summary judgment on plaintiff’s remaining breach of contract claim. Mot. for Summ. J., ECF No. 55.¹ For the reasons stated below, defendant’s Motion is GRANTED. BACKGROUND A. Overview of Plaintiff’s Employment CTI is a small business, founded in 1994, of which Eyal Shachi is co-owner and CEO. Pl.’s Local Civ. R. 56.1 Counter-Statement of Undisputed Material Facts 3, ECF No. 57-1 (“56.1 Statement”).² CTI provides technology solutions and produces computer “components and systems, imaging and printing products, storage components and systems, and surveillance and security video products with commercial and military application.” 56.1 Statement 4. It also manufactures, assembles, and delivers “mechanical solutions” based on client-supplied product drawings (the “build to print” service). 56.1 Statement 4. Plaintiff was employed at CTI from 2009 through his voluntary resignation in May 2021. 56.1 Statement

5, 31. CTI initially hired plaintiff as a Director of Business Development and subsequently promoted him to Vice President of Business Development on or about April 11, 2014. 56.1 Statement

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