Hollingsworth

**Court Dismisses Worker's Discrimination Case After Three Attempts** A worker filed a discrimination lawsuit against their employer, Matthew Scott Goguen, but struggled to properly explain their legal case to the court. The worker tried to sue for negligence, claiming their employer had failed in some duty toward them. They attempted to use a specific Washington state law (RCW 4.28.185(4)) as the basis for their claim. The court permanently dismissed the case, ruling that the worker failed to state a valid legal claim. The judge found that the Washington law the worker cited doesn't actually create the type of legal duty or right to sue (called a "cause of action") that the worker was trying to use. This was the worker's third attempt to fix their lawsuit, and the court decided they couldn't try again. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights the importance of having proper legal representation when filing employment discrimination claims. Workers need to ensure their lawsuits are based on valid legal theories and cite laws that actually provide the right to sue. When filing discrimination complaints, it's crucial to understand which laws protect workers and how to properly structure legal arguments. Consider consulting with an employment attorney to avoid similar pitfalls.