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**Hospital Worker's Discrimination Case Dismissed for Missing Deadlines** A worker filed a discrimination lawsuit against Stonybrook Southampton Hospital (operating as Staffco of Brooklyn), claiming they faced illegal treatment at work. However, the case never reached the merits of the discrimination claims. **What the Court Decided:** The federal court dismissed the case entirely because the worker failed to properly serve legal papers to the hospital within required time limits. Despite the court giving multiple warnings and extending deadlines several times, the worker still missed these crucial procedural requirements. The dismissal was "without prejudice," meaning the worker could potentially refile the case if they act quickly. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights how critical it is to follow court procedures and deadlines when pursuing workplace discrimination claims. Even if you have a strong case, failing to meet basic legal requirements like serving papers on time can kill your lawsuit before a judge ever considers whether discrimination occurred. Workers considering legal action should work with experienced employment attorneys who understand these procedural requirements. Missing deadlines can waste months or years of effort and may result in losing your right to seek justice for workplace violations.