VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach school employees are rallying against a massive health insurance premium increase just one day before students return to class, with about 100 staff members filing a lawsuit against the school district.

The lawsuit alleges Virginia Beach City Public Schools knowingly withheld information about the healthcare premium increases before employees signed up for the school year.

"I just got the notice on August 7th that our insurance was going up 110% is was just outrageous," Donna Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot is in her first year as a special education bus driver for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. She says the premium increase creates significant financial strain.

Attorney Tim Anderson is representing the more than 100 school staff members in the law

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