Were you the victim of an illegal teacher strike?
If your child or children’s school was shut down due to illegal teachers' union strikes, you may be owed compensation.
When teachers go on strike, students experience learning loss and emotional distress. They feel alone and isolated from their friends and peers, and their unexpected presence at home puts strain on the entire family.
Parents, unable to secure childcare on short notice, are forced to use days off of work, resulting in lost wages. Other parents are forced to pay for childcare out-of-pocket despite not having budgeted for these extra costs.
The firm of Hughes & Suhr LLC is ready to represent students and their families in court to seek compensation for the emotional and financial damages caused by illegal teachers’ union strikes that shut down schools. Clients do not pay anything until and unless the case is won - the firm will cover all the costs of litigating up until victory.
If you or your family experienced an illegal teachers strike, fill out our contact form today.
Who Are the Lawyers on the Case?
Veteran attorneys Patrick Hughes and Daniel Suhr are standing by, ready to represent families who qualify.
Hughes & Suhr LLC is a registered law firm. Its main office is located at 747 N. LaSalle St., Suite 210, Chicago IL 60654.
Patrick Hughes
Daniel Suhr
Attorney Hughes is licensed in Illinois and Attorney Suhr is licensed in Wisconsin. They maintain bar admission in various courts and associate with local counsel as necessary to ensure compliance with all rules of practice.
Engagement letters extended to eligible clients will set forth the exact terms of the firm's responsibility to pay for the costs and expenses associated with litigation and the client's obligations to share any award with the firm in the event of settlement or a judgment.
Outcomes in past cases provided to prospective clients are for biographical detail only and do not suggest or guarantee results in future cases.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the legal basis for this lawsuit?
The legal basis varies depending on the particular case. In some cases, the strikes were a violation of state or local laws or a breach of the teachers’ collective bargaining agreements.
What kind of lawsuit will this be?
We will ask the Court to treat these as class action cases, which means that it will cover everyone who had children attending school at the time of the illegal strikes.
Who is eligible to participate in this lawsuit?
Students and families who were enrolled in school during an illegal teachers’ union strike.
Will I have to pay for the lawyers up front?
No. The lawyers are doing this on a contingency-fee basis. That means they only get paid if and when they win, either through outright victory or settlement, in which case they will receive a portion of the recovery. Clients do not pay any money upfront for the lawyers’ time or expenses. The court is also likely to review any attorney fee award at the end of the case.