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The court dismissed the plaintiff's complaint because the notice of claim was not served within the three-month statutory deadline required by Education Law § 3813(1), which is a mandatory condition precedent to suing a 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.
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