Breach Of Contract Claim Preempted By ERISA, Kentucky Federal Judge Says

Mealey's ( December 6, 2021, 4:40 PM EST) -- LEXINGTON, Ky. — A breach of contract claim alleged against a disability insurer cannot proceed because the claim is based on a plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and, therefore, is preempted by ERISA, a Kentucky federal judge said Dec. 3 in dismissing the breach of contract claim....