I mentioned it back when 721 mentioned their plan to sacrifice themselves. But in the GCC (especially the section John's in) synths really don't have any rights. That's why the most they can do is issue a request and why Moirium is under no obligation to listen.

Also the note on John's computer:

"Dear Beatrice Soranno,

I really do need to ask that you not continue to talk to John regarding the court case. He is, after all, under a very serious NDA and he could get in very real trouble if Moirium thought he was giving you any helpful information. Why, after you left last night he even mentioned that if you were to look at the data from cameras 1XI and 2VV on the dates of 32-01-89 and 40-02-89 or even Lachesis' communication logs from emergency beacon IO77 (That is I assume you did make a copy of all of our logs and memories, though I know Lachesis and I specifically instructed you not to do so) that looking through those might show some considerable premeditation on the part of Moirium and might be a severe blow to their defense in court. Of course I can't say anything against Moirium and would never try to help you in suing my manufacturer, so I have to ask you not to look at any of the aforementioned files.

Sincerely yours, Atropos

P.S. Do you really think John will be able to surf again? I know his medical reports say otherwise, but I have learned organics can surprise you now and then and I think it'd really pick up his spirits."