Hollie v. Teamsters Local Union No. 639

D.D.C.June 14, 2013No. Civil Action No. 2011-0561Cited 1 time

Defendant WinTeamsters Local Union No. 639

Case Details

Judge(s): Judge Ellen S. Huvelle
Status: Published
Procedural Posture: summary judgment
State: District of Columbia
Circuit: DC Circuit

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

Union's motion for summary judgment was denied, but the court ultimately ruled in favor of the Union on the merits, finding that the Union's conduct in handling the grievances did not breach its duty of fair representation.

What This Ruling Means

# Hollie v. Teamsters Local Union No. 639 **What Happened** Hollie filed a lawsuit against Teamsters Local Union No. 639, a labor union, over an employment-related dispute. The specific details of the complaint weren't fully detailed in available court records, but it involved a disagreement between an employee or member and the union organization. **What the Court Decided** The court dismissed the case in June 2013. This means the judge ended the lawsuit without ordering any damages (money) to be paid to Hollie. A dismissal typically indicates the court found the claim didn't meet legal requirements or had other procedural problems. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case reminds workers that disputes with unions—like disputes with employers—can be legally complex. If you have a problem with your union, it's important to understand the proper steps and deadlines for filing complaints. Not all claims succeed in court, which is why getting advice from someone familiar with union and labor law can be crucial before taking legal action.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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