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I.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

According to the trial testimony, Vegi, Inc., which does business as Family Matters, provides mental health therapy services. Vegi, Inc. is run by its clinical director, Sharada Vegi (Ms. Vegi). TLC is a nonprofit corporation that provides services in the area of foster care, adoption, and mental health. During the relevant time frame, Ms. Vegi was TLC’s chief executive officer and administrator, and a board director. Vegi, Inc. and TLC were located in the same building, but in different office suites. The two corporations shared some common employees and some common clients. As relevant here, there were instances in which a mental health therapist would be employed by both TLC and Vegi, Inc. Office support staff was also employed by both organizations. A. Proceedings Concerning Torres

Torres filed a lawsuit against Vegi, Inc. and TLC on October 7, 2020.1 Throughout her complaint, Torres referred to Vegi, Inc., and TLC, collectively, as “Family Matters.” Torres alleged that in February 2018, “Family Matters hired [her] as a ‘Receptionist/Office Manager’ to work out of their office.” According to Torres, she was paid an hourly wage by…