Christopher Martin v. NFL Disability Plan; NFL Retirement Plan; Michael B. Miller, Plan Director; Gabriella Brown, Senior Coordinator - Player Benefits; Anita Martin; Legal Representatives of Anita Martin; Colin M. Quinn; Lewanna Bell Lloyd; Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram; Judge Christina Dunn Gyllenborg; Leonard Math; Mary R. Wyatt; Tammy Parrott
Christopher Martin v. NFL Disability Plan; NFL Retirement Plan; Michael B. Miller, Plan Director; Gabriella Brown, Senior Coordinator – Player Benefits; Anita Martin; Legal Representatives of Anita Martin; Colin M. Quinn; Lewanna Bell Lloyd; Judge Krishnan Christopher Jayaram; Judge Christina Dunn Gyllenborg; Leonard Math; Mary R. Wyatt; Tammy Parrott
June 8, 2026·25-2984·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Christopher Martin's ERISA claim. The court found the claim was time-barred.
Background
Christopher Martin filed a civil action challenging the resolution of his ERISA claim, which was dismissed by the district court as time-barred. He appealed the decision to the Eighth Circuit.
The court’s reasoning
The Eighth Circuit conducted a de novo review and found no basis for reversal, agreeing with the district court that the claim was time-barred.
What it means going forward
The dismissal of Martin’s ERISA claim is upheld, and the claim remains barred by the statute of limitations.
