Marin v. 4-10 Bogardus Corp.

**Worker's Lawsuit Dismissed Over Unpaid Court Fees** Eduardo Marin filed an employment lawsuit against 4-10 Bogardus Corp. and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, though the specific details of his workplace complaint are not clear from the court records. Marin asked the court to waive the required filing fees because he claimed he couldn't afford to pay them. The court rejected Marin's request to proceed without paying fees and gave him until September 25, 2020, to pay the full filing fee. When Marin failed to pay by the deadline, the court dismissed his case. However, the dismissal was "without prejudice," meaning Marin could potentially refile his lawsuit later if he pays the proper fees. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights a practical barrier workers face when trying to sue their employers. Even if you have a valid workplace complaint, you must pay court filing fees to pursue a lawsuit. If you can't afford these fees, you can ask the court to waive them, but you must prove your financial hardship with proper documentation. Workers should be prepared to either pay filing fees upfront or provide detailed financial information to qualify for fee waivers when considering legal action against employers.