Court rules against Indiana diocese in IVF-dismissal case

December 05, 2014

Following a ruling from a federal appellate court, a lawsuit brought by a former teacher against an Indiana diocese will go to trial.

The Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend did not renew Emily Herx’s teaching contract after her use of in vitro fertilization came to light. Herx contends she is the victim of sex discrimination, and a lower federal court “found the teachings of the Church regarding in vitro fertilization were not gender-neutral,” the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reported.

 

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Further information:

• Teacher's case against diocese headed to trial (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
• Setback for Indiana diocese in IVF-dismissal case (CWN, 10/9/13)