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Plaintiff's age discrimination claim under the ADEA was dismissed as time-barred. The court granted defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings, finding that plaintiff's refiled action fell outside the 90-day statute of limitations period and that equitable tolling was not warranted.
Nitch v. Eastern Gateway Community College
What Happened
A worker named Nitch sued Eastern Gateway Community College, claiming the college discriminated against them based on age. The college argued that the case should be dismissed because Nitch had filed it too late.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the college and dismissed the case. The judge ruled that Nitch missed the deadline for filing an age discrimination lawsuit. Federal law requires workers to file these claims within 90 days after their initial complaint is rejected. The court found that Nitch's refiled case fell outside this window and that there were no special circumstances that would excuse the late filing.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case is a reminder that timing is critical in discrimination lawsuits. Workers who believe they've experienced age discrimination have a limited window to take legal action—just 90 days. If you miss this deadline, your case can be thrown out without the judge even reviewing whether discrimination actually occurred. If you suspect workplace discrimination, it's important to act quickly and understand the strict timelines that apply.
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