Walker v. Deputy Schreiber (51745)

**Court Dismisses Worker's Case for Filing Too Late** Walker sued Deputy Schreiber claiming discrimination at Visa USA, Inc. However, the case was actually about a violation of credit reporting laws under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, not traditional workplace discrimination. The court threw out Walker's lawsuit entirely because it was filed too late. Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, workers have only two years from when they discover a violation to file a lawsuit. Walker discovered the alleged problem on June 10, 2015, which meant the deadline to sue was June 2017. However, Walker didn't file the lawsuit until June 2019 - nearly two years past the deadline. The judge dismissed the case "with prejudice," meaning Walker cannot refile it later. **What this means for workers:** Timing is critical when filing employment-related lawsuits. Different laws have different deadlines, and missing these deadlines usually means losing your right to sue permanently. If you believe your employer has violated your rights, it's important to act quickly and understand what time limits apply to your specific situation. Keep detailed records of when violations occur, as this date often starts the clock on filing deadlines.