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Massachusetts Association Of Health Maintenance Organizations v. Linda Ruthardt, Commissioner Of Insurance, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 25348 (1st Cir. Oct. 8, 1999)- ERISA preempts a Massachusetts law compelling all HMOs to offer at least one plan that included unlimited outpatient prescription drug coverage. Go to detailed analysis.
Brown. v. C. Volante Corp., 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 25350 (2nd Cir. October 8, 1999)-Court affirmed funds suit for plan contributions. Go to detailed analysis.
Tavoloni v. Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 24378. (2nd Cir. October 1, 1999) (unpublished) - Court affirmed dismissal of claims under 29 U.S.C. § 1140 related to cut in pay. Go to detailed analysis.
Bozetarnik v. Mahland, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 26369 (2nd Cir. October 20, 1999)-The district court held that the committee had no power under the parties' collective bargaining agreement or the pension plan to increase the benefits; accordingly, the court entered summary judgment for the employer. Circuit Court affirmed this decision, finding that the governing documents unambiguously reserved to the employer the power to amend the plan. Go to detailed analysis.
Marshall v. E.I. Dupont De Nemours And Co., 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 25544 (6th Cir. October 8, 1999)(unpublished) -Four former employees sued E.I. DuPont, claiming that they were wrongfully deprived of certain enhanced retirement benefits under a plan which was implemented shortly after their retirement. The plaintiffs alleged a breach of fiduciary duty and discrimination under ERISA and on a theory of equitable estoppel. The district court found that there was no genuine issue of material fact about whether DuPont was "seriously considering" implementation of the new plan. Without further discussion, this court commended the district court’s thorough reasoning and affirmed judgment for the defendants. Go to detailed analysis.
United States Of America v. Hook, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 26518 (7th Cir. October 21, 1999)- Court affirmed the conviction of an attorney of one count of theft from an employee benefit plan, three counts of money laundering, and three counts of wire fraud, after he engaged in a series of illegal transactions on behalf of his client, Wittek Industries, Inc. Go to detailed analysis.
Carr v. Gates Health Care Plan, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 26521 (7th Cir. October 21, 1999)- Court upheld denial of medical bills to repair complications from gastric stapling. Plan does not cover gastric stapling. Go to detailed analysis.
Brean v. Board Of Trustees For The Chicago District Council Of Carpenters Pension Fund, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 26648 (7th Cir. October 21, 1999) (unpublished)-Using the deferential standard of review because it was a "benefits determination made by trustees authorized to interpret the Plan in good faith, Court denied claim for benefits. This court found that the trustees’ reading of relevant sections was reasonable and therefore upheld their decision. Go to detailed analysis.
Wilson v. Moog Automotive, Inc. Pension Plan And Trust, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 25029 (8th Cir. October 8, 1999)-Plant closing agreement created an ambiguity with Pension Plan provisions concerning eligibility for early retirement, and district court properly examined extrinsic evidence to determine parties' intent; plan administrator's decision to deny early retirement benefits affirmed. Go to detailed analysis.
Barker v. Ceridian Corp., 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 26470. (8th Cir. October 21, 1999)- District court erred in finding defendant never intended to give disabled employees a vested right to payment of their insurance premiums. Go to detailed analysis.
Anderson v. Intermountain Power Service Corp., 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 25629 (10th Cir. October 14, 1999)- Circuit Court affirmed cancellation of health benefits for failure to pay premiums. Go to detailed analysis.
