employee retirement income security act (ERISA)

Unions Sue When Retirees’ Benefits Are Changed — So Can Retirees File a Suit of Their Own?

November 30, 2012

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A company headquartered in Pennsylvania was sued by labor unions after altering its retirees’ health benefits. Judgment was rendered in favor of the company, but…

Was Employee Fired for Complaining About No Extra Break Time for the Holidays?

November 5, 2012

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An employee fired for job performance and conduct brought legal action against his former bosses. He made numerous allegations, including discrimination and retaliation based on…

Woman Suing for Denial of Disability Benefits May Have Sued the Wrong Company

September 24, 2012

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A woman formerly employed by AT&T Mobility filed a lawsuit after her employee benefits were denied and she was subsequently fired. But did she sue…

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Company, Union and Retirement Plan Administrator Sued for Purported Fraud

April 26, 2012

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Alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) provisions involved a lawsuit with 225 plaintiffs, all current or former workers at an Ohio…

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Company to Restore More Than $500,000 to Retirement Plan

April 10, 2012

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Explore General, Inc., a now-defunct construction company based in Fresno, CA, has been ordered to restore over 500,000 dollars to the company’s 401(k) profit-sharing retirement…

Company Sued for Investing 401(k) Funds in Fraudulent Scheme

February 16, 2012

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a lawsuit against a construction company for misappropriation of funds from a 401(k) plan. Allegedly more than…