Appellees Urge 9th Circuit To Uphold Ruling In ERISA ‘Meaningful Benefits’ Row

Mealey's (January 12, 2023, 8:46 AM EST) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Urging affirmation of summary judgment, an employer and related appellees in a class action over a pension plan told the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that appellants lack standing and an argument regarding equitable relief should not be considered, the plan provides “meaningful benefits” and an individual appellant’s claims do not support the plan relief sought....