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· 2/23/1983

Robin HARPER, Appellant, v. Wilton B. BURGESS, T/A Quik-E Food, Appellee

Citations

  • 701 F.2d 29
  • 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 30224
  • 31 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 33,379
  • 31 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 450

How courts have described this case

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  • finding no equitable tolling where plaintiff failed to notify the EEOC of an address change and did not personally receive the right to sue letter
  • affirming dismissal of a lawsuit brought pursuant to Title VII because the plaintiff did not file suit within the ninety-day limitation period required by 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)
  • affirming dismissal of a lawsuit brought pursuant to Title VII because the plaintiff did not file suit within the ninety-day limitation period required by 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)
  • notice to plaintiff’s counsel triggered limitations period and failure to notify EEOC of change of address was bar to equitable tolling
  • notice to a claimant’s attorney constitutes notice to the claimant of right to sue

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Judges: Widener, Chapman, Butzner

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