Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, Local No. 391 v. Terry

After McLean Trucking fired twenty-seven unionized truckers, their union, Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, Local No. 391 (defendant), represented them in grievance proceedings but also represented other members whose interests conflicted with theirs. After losing their grievances, the truckers (plaintiffs) sued the union in federal court for poor representation, seeking damages and demanding a jury trial; the union sought a bench trial instead. The district court ordered a jury trial, and the Fourth Circuit affirmed.