Glanville v. The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, Maryland: Baltimore Police Department

**Police Officer's Discrimination Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Follow-Through** A police officer sued the Baltimore Police Department claiming workplace discrimination. However, the case never made it to trial because the officer failed to properly pursue the lawsuit. **What Happened** The officer filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Baltimore Police Department, but then became unreachable and stopped participating in the legal process. The officer didn't respond to court orders and failed to either get a new lawyer or represent themselves in court as the judge required. **The Court's Decision** The federal court dismissed the entire case for "failure to prosecute." This means the case was thrown out not because the officer's claims were wrong, but because they didn't follow through with the required legal steps to keep the case moving forward. **What This Means for Workers** This case serves as an important reminder that filing a workplace discrimination lawsuit is just the beginning. Workers must stay engaged throughout the entire legal process, respond to all court deadlines, and maintain communication with their attorney or the court. Even valid discrimination claims can be lost if you don't actively participate in your own case. If you lose your lawyer, you must either find new representation or tell the court you'll represent yourself.