Hernandez v. Fu Long Food Product Inc.

**What Happened** Hernandez filed a lawsuit against Fu Long Food Product Inc. claiming excessive force and perjury related to an incident that occurred on April 28, 2017. The worker brought civil rights claims against the company, but filed the lawsuit more than three years after the original incident took place. **What the Court Decided** The federal court in New York dismissed Hernandez's case entirely, calling it frivolous. The judge ruled that the excessive force claims were filed too late - over three years after the 2017 incident. Courts have strict time limits for filing lawsuits, and Hernandez missed the deadline. The court also dismissed the perjury claims, ruling that witnesses have legal protection from being sued for their testimony, even if it's allegedly false. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights a crucial rule for workers: there are strict time limits for filing employment-related lawsuits. If you wait too long to file a claim, you may lose your right to seek justice entirely, regardless of what actually happened. Workers should consult with employment attorneys promptly after workplace incidents to understand their rights and deadlines. Acting quickly protects your legal options.