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The court granted defendant Coca's motion to dismiss counts II and III of plaintiff's employment discrimination complaint. The court found plaintiff failed to properly serve defendant Coca in the original complaint and failed to exhaust administrative remedies by appealing the HRB's determination within 90 days. The court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over remaining state law claims and remanded them to state court.
Hix v. SKS Development LLC Case Summary
What Happened
Hix filed a lawsuit against SKS Development LLC claiming discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The case involved a defendant named Coca and had been reviewed by the Human Rights Board (HRB) before going to court.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed most of the claims against Coca. It found two main problems with Hix's case: first, Coca was not properly notified about the lawsuit, and second, Hix failed to follow the required procedure of appealing the HRB's decision within 90 days. The court sent the remaining state-level claims back to state court rather than handling them itself. Hix received no damages from this ruling.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows the importance of following proper procedures when filing discrimination complaints. Workers must serve defendants correctly and respect strict deadlines—missing the 90-day appeal window can result in losing their case entirely. Even legitimate complaints can be dismissed on technical grounds, which is why workers facing discrimination should act quickly and consider getting legal guidance to ensure they follow all required steps.
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