Ariadna Baro v. Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, IFT-, et al

  1. February 07, 2023

    7th Circ. Won't Rehear Janus-Based Fight For Dues Recovery

    The Seventh Circuit said Tuesday that it will not rethink tossing an Illinois teacher's bid to use the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus decision to recover union dues, letting stand a holding that the 2018 high court ruling isn't applicable to the present case.

  2. January 24, 2023

    Teacher Wants Full 7th Circ. To Rehear Union Dues Dispute

    An Illinois teacher asked the Seventh Circuit to reconsider a panel decision rejecting her bid to recover paid union dues after she decided to opt out of the union, saying the appeals court's decision incorrectly applied the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus decision.

  3. January 09, 2023

    Ill. Teacher Loses Union Dues Suit At 7th Circ.

    An Illinois teacher can't revive her attempt to recover union dues after she asked to stop making payments, the Seventh Circuit ruled, saying the First Amendment doesn't void union membership contracts and that her rights aren't violated.

  4. December 06, 2022

    7th Circ. Vexed By Teacher's Bid To Revive Union Dues Suit

    The Seventh Circuit on Tuesday seemed hesitant to revive an English teacher's lawsuit looking to recoup union dues she paid before learning membership was optional, saying she seems to have voluntarily authorized the payments by signing and submitting her application.