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The court vacated the entry of default and dismissed plaintiff's motion for default judgment as premature because plaintiff filed an amended complaint that superseded the original complaint upon which the default was entered.
Sarwar v. 208 WHP LLC
What Happened
An employee named Sarwar filed a lawsuit against 208 WHP LLC claiming disability discrimination and that the employer failed to provide necessary workplace accommodations. The initial complaint wasn't properly responded to, which typically allows a plaintiff to seek a default judgment (an automatic win).
What the Court Decided
The court rejected Sarwar's request for a default judgment. The reason: Sarwar filed an updated version of the complaint that replaced the original one. Because a new complaint was filed, the old complaint was no longer active, making the default judgment request invalid. The court dismissed the case, though it's unclear if this was permanent or temporary.
Why This Matters
This case reminds workers that proper procedural steps matter in litigation. Filing an amended complaint can restart the clock on defendant responses, potentially giving employers another chance to answer. Workers pursuing disability or accommodation claims should work carefully with their lawyers to understand how filing amendments affects their case timeline and strategy.
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