Aramark Services, Incorporated Group Health Plan v. Aetna Life Insurance Company
April 28, 2026·24-40323·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ordered a rehearing en banc in this insurance dispute. The original panel opinion issued in December 2025 is hereby vacated pending the full court's review.
Background
This appeal arises from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The case involves a dispute between Aramark Services and its various plans against Aetna Life Insurance Company.
The court’s reasoning
The court acted upon a request by a member to poll the judges regarding the petition for rehearing en banc. A majority of the circuit judges in regular active service voted in favor of granting the rehearing.
What it means going forward
The legal status of the original panel decision is nullified, and the case will proceed to a full court hearing with supplemental briefs.
