A case dismissed without prejudice means the opposite. It's not dismissed forever.A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Housing case. Many lawsuits are dismissed "without prejudice," which means that they can be refiled at a later date. If you believe that you or someone else experienced unlawful discrimination, you can report a civil rights violation. 1. Report using our online form. If you are a pro se litigant, this guide will help you to understand some of the legal terms you are likely to hear as your case proceeds. When a case is dismissed without prejudice, the plaintiff is allowed to start over and file the lawsuit again.