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Plan Administrator’s Calculation of Benefit Did Not Violate Anticutback RulesThe United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismisses a plaintiff’s claim seeking to have his early retirement benefit recalculated and alternatively arguing that his future accrued pension benefits were cut back without proper notice.
Third-Party Administrator’s Revaluation of Plan Benefits AffirmedThe Seventh Circuit affirms a district court’s reliance on a third-party administrator’s revaluation of the defendant pension plan and its award of penalties and benefits.
Benefits May Not Be Denied Based on “Clerical Error” in a PlanThe Fourth Circuit reverses the judgment of the district court after concluding that a plan administrator abused its discretion in denying benefits based on a “clerical error” in the plan document and the summary plan description.
Court Denies Plaintiff’s Claims for COBRA Continuation CoverageThe Sixth Circuit dismisses a plaintiff’s claims for benefits based on the defendant’s failure to offer continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
Plaintiffs Lack Standing to Bring Breach of Fiduciary Duty ClaimsThe Second Circuit denies plaintiffs’ claims for class certification due to their lack of standing.
Court Awards Delinquent Contributions, Liquidated Damages, and Attorney Fees and CostsA district court finds that plaintiff pension and welfare plans are entitled to collect the requested delinquent contributions from the defendant employer as well as audit costs and attorney fees.
Plaintiff Unable to Establish Age Discrimination ClaimThe Third Circuit dismisses a plaintiff’s claims alleging violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and ERISA.
Arbitration Provision Applies to Retiree ClaimsA district court orders a plaintiff employer to arbitrate a claim filed by the union on behalf of select retirees.
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