Witcher v. New York City Department of Education

**What Happened** A worker named Witcher filed a lawsuit against their employer, DB Logistics USA Inc., claiming two main issues: that the company was grossly negligent (extremely careless) in a way that harmed them, and that the company stole wages they were owed. **What the Court Decided** The court threw out the entire case without allowing it to proceed to trial. The judge ruled on two key points: First, the worker couldn't sue for gross negligence because Delaware's workers' compensation laws require workplace injury claims to go through the workers' compensation system instead of regular courts. Second, the wage theft claim couldn't be heard in federal court because the amount of money involved wasn't large enough to meet federal court requirements. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights two important limitations workers face when pursuing legal action. Workers' compensation laws often prevent employees from suing employers directly for workplace injuries, even when the employer was extremely careless. Additionally, wage theft cases involving smaller amounts may need to be filed in state courts rather than federal courts, which could affect where and how workers can seek justice for unpaid wages.