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
Nothing exceptional caught your editors’ eye this week, but there were several interesting decisions nonetheless. Read on to learn about a nearly $1 million award in a termination gone wrong (Beryl v Navient), a deep dive into what constitutes a top hat plan (Kramer v. AEP), and a Third Circuit decision
No case of the week but we certainly have April showers if not a deluge of ERISA decisions.
Below is a summary of this past week’s notable ERISA decisions by subject matter and jurisdiction.
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K.D. v. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc., No. 20-11964-DPW, 2023 WL 2647103 (D. Mass. Mar. 27