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Peters v. Aetna Inc., No. CIVIL 1:15-cv-00109-MR, 2023 WL 3829407 (W.D.N.C. Jun. 5, 2023) (Judge Martin Reidinger)
Fee cases have long been a dominant part of pension litigation. With the increased scrutiny on healthcare plan practices and the uptick in ERISA healthcare litigation in recent years, plan participants and fiduciaries are increasingly challenging fees
There is no one case that stood out as Case of the Week. However, this week’s batch of decisions highlights several interesting trends. First, healthcare continues to dominate the ERISA litigation scene. Second, as a sign perhaps of tough economic times, we are seeing an increasing number of suits for severance benefits. Finally, collectively-bargained pension