A federal judge in Connecticut has dismissed a lawsuit by a Stratford woman who claimed a court clerk denied her equal access to the court and almost caused her to lose her home.

U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill wrote that Margarette Charles’ April suit was too vague and that Norwalk Deputy Chief Housing Clerk Edmond O’Garro was protected by judicial immunity because of his position. Underhill did say Charles could file an amended complaint within 30 days, something her representative told the Connecticut Law Tribune Tuesday would occur.

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