RODEHEAVER v. HOMEPRO REMODELERS LLC

**What Happened** A worker named Rodeheaver sued HomePro Remodelers LLC for wrongful termination and negligence. The case also involved the Municipality of San Juan, which tried to get the lawsuit dismissed early in the process. The municipality argued that the worker hadn't properly followed required procedures for notifying them about the legal complaint within a specific 90-day timeframe. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of the worker. Both the trial court and appeals court rejected the municipality's attempt to dismiss the case. The appeals court found that even though the worker may not have followed the exact 90-day written notification rule, they had already filed an administrative complaint that gave the municipality adequate notice of the problem. The court determined that requiring strict compliance with the notification deadline would be impractical given the circumstances. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling is important because it shows courts may be flexible about technical notification requirements when workers have already provided adequate notice through other means. Workers who file administrative complaints or grievances may still be able to pursue lawsuits even if they miss certain procedural deadlines, as long as their employer was reasonably informed about the issue.