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Plaintiff's ADA discrimination and retaliation claims against Bayfield School District were dismissed for failure to file suit within 90 days of receiving the EEOC right-to-sue letter, with no equitable tolling available.
Slayton v. Bayfield School District
What Happened
An employee sued Bayfield School District, claiming discrimination and retaliation based on disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The employee also alleged the school failed to provide necessary workplace accommodations. These are serious allegations that typically allow workers to seek compensation for harm suffered.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the case without addressing the actual discrimination claims. The reason: the employee filed the lawsuit too late. After receiving a "right-to-sue" letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workers have only 90 days to file in court. The employee missed this deadline, and the court found no exceptions applied. No damages were awarded.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case is a reminder that disability discrimination claims have strict time limits. Even if an employee has a strong case, missing the 90-day filing deadline can result in losing the right to sue entirely. Workers facing workplace discrimination should act quickly: once they receive an EEOC right-to-sue letter, they should consult an attorney immediately to ensure their lawsuit gets filed on time.
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