TOWN OF BOWDOINHAM v. GALLANT

**Court Dismisses Worker's Discrimination Case After Six Years** A worker named Gallant filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Town of Bowdoinham, claiming violations of their civil rights. However, the case dragged on for more than six years without proper legal action being taken by the worker. The court dismissed the case permanently, meaning Gallant cannot refile it. The judge ruled that Gallant failed to properly serve legal papers on the defendants (notify them officially of the lawsuit) and failed to actively pursue the case, despite being given multiple extensions and a previous chance when the case was initially dismissed. After six years of inaction, the court decided to end the matter for good. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights the critical importance of following through on legal deadlines and procedures when filing workplace discrimination claims. Workers who believe they've faced discrimination must act promptly and work closely with qualified attorneys to ensure proper service of legal documents and meet all court requirements. Simply filing a lawsuit isn't enough—you must actively pursue your case within required timeframes. Delays can result in losing your right to seek justice permanently, even if you had valid discrimination claims.