Topic
Every decision we've filed under ERISA / Employee Benefits.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal regarding a veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected disability benefits. The court held that it lacks jurisdiction to review the Veterans Court's application of law to facts or its interpretation of a notice of disagreement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a district court judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings. The appellate court held that the district court failed to make necessary findings regarding Article III standing and traceability of the plaintiffs' injury.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory authority to define corporate groups and set aggregate loan caps to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that excluded an undisclosed expert witness and granted summary judgment to an employer in an ERISA contribution dispute. The court dismissed the portion of the appeal challenging an attorney fee award because the district court had not yet determined the specific amount.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by residents challenging a hospital helipad relocation. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish the necessary jurisdictional requirements for an interlocutory appeal.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding nominal damages to a general contractor but reversed summary judgment on a subcontractor's wrongful termination claim. The court held that the construction contract was ambiguous regarding liability for delays and that a jury must decide whether the subcontractor provided adequate notice of delays caused by the general contractor.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a jury verdict awarding nominal damages but reversed the grant of summary judgment on a wrongful termination claim. The court held that the subcontract was ambiguous regarding liability for delays and that a jury must decide whether adequate notice was provided.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court judgment granting summary judgment to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in an ERISA long-term disability benefits dispute. The court held that the plaintiff failed to meet his burden of proving total disability under the plan terms and that the insurer conducted a full and fair review of his claim.