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Puerto Rico Supreme Court reversed the appellate court's dismissal and restored DACO's jurisdiction to adjudicate the condominium owner's complaint. The court held that there is no requirement to first present a complaint to the Board of Directors before filing with DACO.
What Happened
Dhalma Amill Bracer had a dispute with the board of directors of Condominio Pumarada, likely related to disability accommodations. When Bracer tried to file a complaint with DACO (Puerto Rico's consumer affairs agency), lower courts said the complaint should be dismissed. These courts believed Bracer should have first complained directly to the condominium's board of directors before going to DACO.
What the Court Decided
The Puerto Rico Supreme Court disagreed with the lower courts and ruled in favor of Bracer. The court said there is no legal requirement for someone to complain to a condominium board first before filing with DACO. The Supreme Court restored DACO's authority to handle Bracer's complaint and reversed the dismissal.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling is important because it clarifies that people don't have to exhaust all internal complaint processes before seeking help from government agencies. Workers and residents can go directly to appropriate government offices when they face discrimination or need accommodations, rather than being forced to work through potentially unresponsive internal channels first. This gives people more direct access to legal protections.
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