Boakye-Yiadom v. Roosevelt Union Free School District

# Boakye-Yiadom v. Roosevelt Union Free School District ## What Happened An employee named Boakye-Yiadom filed a lawsuit against the Roosevelt Union Free School District, claiming the school district broke a contract with them. ## What the Court Decided The court dismissed the case without ruling on the actual contract dispute. The reason: Boakye-Yiadom failed to follow a critical procedural requirement. Under New York law, employees must formally notify a school district of their claim within three months before filing a lawsuit. Boakye-Yiadom missed this deadline, and the court said this deadline is mandatory—there are no exceptions. ## Why This Matters for Workers This case shows that workers suing school districts must be extremely careful about timing. Even if you have a valid contract dispute, missing the three-month notice requirement will block your entire lawsuit from moving forward. Workers should contact a legal professional immediately if they believe a school district violated an employment contract, because waiting too long can eliminate your right to sue, regardless of the strength of your claim.