Doe v. Citadel, The

**What Happened** An employee (identified as "Doe") sued Citadel and an individual named Stella Orji, claiming workplace discrimination. During the legal process, the employee tried to change their complaint to add new information or claims, but this amended complaint was not properly approved by the court. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of Citadel and Stella Orji. The appeals court upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss the case completely (called "summary judgment"). The court also supported the lower court's decision to reject the employee's attempt to file an updated complaint. The court found that the employee failed to follow proper legal procedures when appealing the dismissal and that the judge acted appropriately in striking down the unapproved amended complaint. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights the importance of following court procedures precisely when filing discrimination lawsuits. Workers need to ensure they properly file any changes to their complaints and follow all appeal deadlines and requirements. Even if you have valid discrimination claims, failing to follow legal procedures can result in your case being dismissed entirely, regardless of the merits of your complaint.