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Plaintiff's employment discrimination complaint was dismissed as time-barred because it was filed 101 days after receiving the EEOC Notice of Right to Sue, exceeding the 90-day statutory deadline. The court also denied plaintiff's motion to amend as futile.
Doamekpor v. Central State University
What Happened
A worker filed a lawsuit against Central State University claiming discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The worker had received a letter from the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) explaining their right to sue, but waited 101 days before filing the lawsuit in court.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the case without hearing it. The judge ruled that the worker missed the deadline—they had only 90 days from the EEOC letter to file in court. Because the lawsuit arrived 11 days late, it couldn't proceed. The court also rejected the worker's request to fix the problem by amending their complaint.
Why This Matters
This ruling highlights a critical deadline workers must meet. After receiving an EEOC Notice of Right to Sue, you have exactly 90 days to file a lawsuit in court. Missing this deadline—even by just over a week—means losing your case entirely, regardless of how strong your discrimination or retaliation claims might be. Workers should act quickly and consult with someone familiar with employment law to meet this strict timeline.
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