Silver Acupuncture, P.C. v. GEICO (Gov. Employees)

# Silver Acupuncture v. GEICO Court Ruling Summary **What Happened** Silver Acupuncture filed an employment law lawsuit against GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company). GEICO demanded that the case proceed to trial, but Silver Acupuncture failed to file the required notice of trial within 90 days of that demand. **What the Court Decided** The appeals court upheld the original court's decision to dismiss the entire case. The court ruled that by missing the 90-day deadline to file a trial notice, Silver Acupuncture had abandoned the lawsuit. GEICO won the case, and no damages were awarded. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case demonstrates how important court deadlines are in employment lawsuits. If a worker or their lawyer misses filing deadlines, the entire case can be thrown out—regardless of whether the original claims had merit. Workers pursuing employment disputes need attorneys who carefully track deadlines and court requirements, or risk losing their right to sue before the case is ever heard.