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Plaintiff's ADA discrimination claim was dismissed without prejudice for failure to timely file a charge of discrimination within the 300-day statutory period. The court found the complaint untimely based on alleged discriminatory conduct in October 2018, with the charge not filed until September 2019.
Campbell-Davis v. Cook County Health & Hospital System
What Happened
A worker at Cook County Health & Hospital System filed a lawsuit claiming the employer discriminated against them and refused to make necessary workplace accommodations, likely related to a disability. The alleged discrimination occurred in October 2018, but the worker didn't file their formal complaint until September 2019—nearly a year later.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the case because the worker missed the legal deadline. Federal law requires workers to file discrimination complaints within 300 days of when the discrimination happened. Since the complaint was filed too late, the judge threw out the case. However, the dismissal was "without prejudice," meaning the worker could potentially refile if they corrected the timing issue.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case highlights a critical deadline workers must meet. If you believe you've experienced discrimination or been denied reasonable accommodations at work, you must act quickly—within 300 days of the incident. Missing this deadline can eliminate your legal options. If discrimination happens, document it and contact the appropriate agency promptly.
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