New Orleans Judge Orders Michael Dell to Give Deposition

A legal battle over Dell's involvement in security camera purchases by the city of New Orleans just got messier for the company after a New Orleans judge ordered CEO Michael Dell to give a sworn deposition in the case.

Last month, the city of New Orleans filed a claim against Dell that alleges the company misused a long-standing state deal to sell the city cameras.

Today, the Austin Business Journal reports that a New Orleans judge is ordering Michael Dell to give a sworn deposition concerning his knowledge of the deal.

Attorneys representing the Round Rock-based company released a statement on Monday saying: "We are disappointed in the court's ruling today and are confident Mr. Dell’s deposition will prove our assertion that he has never had any communication with the mayor or his staff on any issues related to the city's crime camera project."