Lafayette & Kumagai has substantial experience handling ERISA litigation. Below are examples of representative cases the firm has successfully handled.
ERISA Litigation – Representative Cases
Whatley-Bonner v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 – Plaintiff alleged claims under ERISA relating to the denial of long term disability benefits. Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted and affirmed on appeal by the Ninth Circuit. 2013.
Huerta v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 – Plaintiff claimed a violation of ERISA alleging the Plan improperly reduced monthly disability benefits to recover an overpayment. The Court granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment in full and subsequently denied Plaintiff’s Motion for a New Trial. 2012.
Alvis v. AT&T Disability Income Plan – Plaintiff alleged wrongful denial of short term disability benefits. Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in its entirety and affirmed on appeal. Alvis v. AT&T, 377 Fed.Appx. 673 (9th Cir. 2010)
Glover v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 – Plaintiff alleged claims under ERISA relating to the denial of short term disability benefits. Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in its entirety. 2008.
McGahan v. VPA, Inc. – Plaintiff, a former employee of Frito Lay, alleged Defendant wrongfully denied her long term disability benefits. 2008.