McGarry v. School Committee of Woburn

The plaintiffs, Ann McGarry and others (“the plaintiffs”), bring a class action for declaratory, compensatory, and injunctive relief against the defendants, School Committee of Woburn and others (“the defendants”). The plaintiffs allege that the defendants violated G.L.c. 32B, §16 and c. 149, §148, the Massachusetts Constitution, and the United States Constitution when they required bargaining unit members enrolled in HMO plans to contribute 10% of the cost of the HMO premiums. The plaintiffs and defendants have brought cross motions for summary judgment. For the following reasons, the…