ERISA Litigation
We have represented employers, ERISA (employee benefit welfare) plans, and fiduciaries in numerous lawsuits arising under ERISA, particularly in the areas of long and short term disability, pension, and life insurance benefit plans. Our ongoing work in this practice allows us to stay abreast of the latest developments and to maintain a current understanding of the most effective practice strategies. This experience consistently has paid off with positive and cost-effective results.
Representative Matters:
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In many cases Conn Kavanaugh has obtained summary judgments on ERISA claims made against our client plans and plan fiduciaries. In a number of these cases, Conn Kavanaugh has successfully defeated attempts to overturn these judgments in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
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We obtained a defense judgment in favor of an ERISA pension plan administrator in a case involving alleged misrepresentations to an employee. The judgment was affirmed by the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which agreed with our argument that the employee's claims were preempted by ERISA. We successfully opposed the employee's request for review at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Conn Kavanaugh represented a Fortune 100 company in Federal court, at both the District Court and appellate levels, to defeat claims of handicap discrimination, ERISA violations, retaliation, and other claims.
Additional areas the Employment Litigation/Counseling practice focuses on: