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**Worker's Wrongful Termination Case Dismissed Due to Missed Deadline** This case involved a worker who sued their former employers, C.R. Bard, Inc. and Boston Scientific Corporation, claiming they were wrongfully terminated from their job. However, the worker died during the lawsuit, and someone needed to step in to continue the case on their behalf. The court dismissed the entire case because the deceased worker's representatives failed to meet an important deadline. Federal court rules require that when someone dies during a lawsuit, a substitute person (like a family member or estate representative) must officially take over the case within 90 days. The court had also issued a specific order about this requirement, but the deadline was missed. The dismissal was "without prejudice," meaning the case could potentially be refiled if proper procedures are followed. This case highlights an important lesson for workers and their families: legal deadlines in employment cases are strict and must be taken seriously. Even when dealing with tragic circumstances like death, courts will not excuse missed deadlines. Workers involved in employment disputes should ensure they have legal representation that will handle all procedural requirements properly, especially if health issues could affect their ability to pursue their case.