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ERISA Decisions

This Caselist focuses on published ERISA decisions.

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Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) [formerly PWBA] Advisory Opinions are located on the EBSA Web Site.


1991-RIS-1 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. RICHARD L. SMITH and SMITH ADMINISTRATORS
Decision & Order (ALJ Jan. 20, 1998)HTML

1992-RIS-5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. GEORGE H. ROBINSON, ADMINISTRATOR ANSWERING SERVICE, INC. ESOP
Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 2, 1993) (Robert M. Glennon)HTML
Order Denying Reconsideration (ALJ Mar. 31, 1993 HTML

1992-RIS-16 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. SCHMID EMPLOYEE PROFIT SHARING PLAN
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss (ALJ Nov. 5, 1992) (John M. Vittone)HTML
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss (ALJ Jan. 19, 1993) (reconsideration)HTML

1992-RIS-19 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. SPALDING AND EVENFLO COMPANIES, INC.
Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 1, 1993) (E. Earl Thomas)HTML
Decision & Order (PWBA Nov. 18, 1994)HTML

1992-RIS-25 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. BRANIFF, INC.
Decision & Order (ALJ Sept. 27, 1993) (Victor J. Chao)HTML

1992-RIS-26 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. AUTOMOTIVE WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Feb. 9, 1995)(Clement J. Kichuk) HTML
[consolidated with 92-RIS-31]

1992-RIS-31
[consolidated with 92-RIS-26]
see 92-RIS-26 for orders

1993-RIS-4 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Decision & Order (ALJ June 9, 2000) (John M. Vittone)HTML
Order [approving settlement agreement] (PWBA Oct. 24, 2000)HTML

1993-RIS-18 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. T. W. TAGGART
Decision & Order (ALJ Aug. 25, 1995)(Richard D. Mills) HTML
[consolidated with 93-RIS-19]

1993-RIS-19 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. ASSOCIATION MARKETING CONSULTANTS, INC.
[consolidated with 93-RIS-18]
see 93-RIS-19 for orders

1993-RIS-20 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. CROSS MILLS, INC.
Decision & Order Approving Proposed Consent Order & Order of Dismissal (ALJ July 6, 1994)(Theodor P. von Brand) HTML

1993-RIS-23 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. NORTHWESTERN INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY
Decision & Order (ALJ Dec. 21, 1993)(Ainsworth H. Brown) HTML
Decision & Order (PWBA July 26, 1995)HTML

1993-RIS-37 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration v. MIDLANTIC COAST DELIVERY SYSTEMS, INC.
Decision & Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Dec. 8, 1994) (Paul H. Teitler) HTML

1993-RIS-54 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration v. DRS. MARLIN & DESILETS, P.C.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Nov. 2, 1994) (Joan Huddy Rosenzweig) HTML
[consolidated with 93-RIS-74 and 75]

1993-RIS-55 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. MERSKIN & MERSKIN, P.C.
Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 27, 1995)(Daniel J. Roketenetz) HTML

1993-RIS-58 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. THE PACE GROUP, INC. OF MICHIGAN
Decision & Order Approving Stipulation & Order of Dismissal (ALJ June 10, 1994)(Daniel J. Roketenetz) HTML

1993-RIS-59 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. THE PACE GROUP, INC. OF OHIO
Decision & Order Approving Stipulation & Order of Dismissal (ALJ June 10, 1994)(Daniel J. Roketenetz) HTML

1993-RIS-61 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. MICHAEL M. MAGUIRE, PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
Decision & Order (ALJ Nov. 4, 1994)(Richard K. Malamphy) HTML

1993-RIS-74 and 75
[consolidated with 93-RIS-54]
see 93-RIS-54 for orders

1994-RIS-2 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR v. HEALTHNET INSURANCE PLAN-NEWS, INC.
Order to Show Cause (ALJ June 26, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1994-RIS-9 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. IMPROVED READING CENTERS OF MICHIGAN
Decision (ALJ xx)(J. Michael O'Neill) HTML

1994-RIS-11 USDOL v. EL DORADO FURNITURE CORP.
Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 21, 1997)(Paul H. Teitler)HTML

1994-RIS-17 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. CINPAC, INC./LIBBY LEE TOYS, INC.
Decision & Order (ALJ Mar. 20, 1995)(Richard E. Huddleston) HTML

1994-RIS-24 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CHICAGO AREA INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS SEVERANCE AND RETIREMENT TRUST FUND
Decision & Order Approving Stipulation & Order of Dismissal (ALJ Mar. 16, 1994)(Daniel J. Roketenetz) HTML

1994-RIS-27 USDOL v. DELFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ May 11, 1995)(Robert D. Kaplan)HTML

1994-RIS-31 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. JOHN R. HOLLINGSWORTH COMPANY
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Sept. 27, 1994)(Ralph A. Romano)HTML

1994-RIS-32 USDOL v. PDM CO., INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ May 25, 1995)(Ralph A. Romano)HTML

1994-RIS-41 CONSOLIDATED PACKAGING CORPORATION
Decision & Order (ALJ Dec. 23, 1994) (John M. Vittone)HTML

1994-RIS-42 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Mar. 24, 1995)(Daniel J. Roketenetz) HTML

1994-RIS-48 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY WORKERS LOCAL 125 HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST FUND
Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 12, 1995) (Alexander Karst)HTML

1994-RIS-54 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTSMEN, LOCAL #7, PENSION PLAN
Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 28, 1995)(Gerald M. Tierney) HTML

1994-RIS-62 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. SOCIEDAD PARA ASISTENCIA LEGAL MONEY PURCHASE PLAN
Decision & Order (ALJ Mar. 29, 1995)(John M. Vittone) HTML

1994-RIS-64 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. RHODE ISLAND BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTSMEN PENSION FUND
Decision & Order (ALJ May 30, 1995)(Joel F. Gardiner) HTML

1994-RIS-67 USDOL v. MESSIAH VILLAGE
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Apr. 20, 1995)(Ralph A. Romano)HTML

1994-RIS-71 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 841 SEVERANCE PLAN
Decision & Order Approving Motion to Withdraw Action (ALJ July 10, 1995)(Joel F. Gardiner) HTML

1994-RIS-76 USDOL v. WILKINSON MANUFACTURING CO.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Aug. 13, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1995-RIS-4 USDOL v. D & H MANUFACTURERS, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Jan. 11, 1996)(Robert L. Hillyard)HTML

1995-RIS-5 USDOL v. WALDMAN GRAPHICS, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Aug. 13, 1996)(Paul H. Teitler)HTML

1995-RIS-10 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. CASA HERRERA, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ July 25, 1995)(Samuel J. Smith) HTML

1995-RIS-15 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. FARR COMPANY
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Aug. 2, 1995)(Samuel J. Smith) HTML

1995-RIS-28 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. GILBERT SORG
Order Denying Complainant's Motion for Summary Decision & Respondent's Cross Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ May 30, 1995)(Robert D. Kaplan)HTML

1995-RIS-40 USDOL v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHENECTADY LOCAL 105 ANNUITY FUND
Decision Approving Settlement & Dismissal Order (ALJ Oct. 31, 1997)(Richard A. Morgan)HTML

1995-RIS-69 USDOL v. MIDWESTCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
Order Denying Motion for Sanctions (ALJ Oct. 16, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1995-RIS-70 USDOL v. SEINO AMERICA, INC.
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Oct. 7, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-9 USDOL v. M & B MINI-BLIND CORPORATION,
Decision & Order (ALJ June 26, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-15 USDOL v. LIBERTY BANK
Decision & Order (ALJ Aug. 13, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-39 USDOL v. NABET HEALTH FUND - FILM
Order Approving Settlement (ALJ July 2, 1997) (Alexander Karst)HTML

1996-RIS-42 USDOL v. SOUTHWEST IMPORT REBUILDERS
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Aug. 23, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-55 USDOL v. PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES MEDICAL LABORATORIES
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Oct. 31, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-60 USDOL v. ST. JOSEPH'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Oct. 8, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-62 JOHNSON BROTHERS ENTERPRISES
Decision & Order Approving Stipulation &: Order of Dismissal (ALJ Oct. 7, 1997)(Daniel J. Roketenetz)HTML

1996-RIS-63 USDOL v. FNW BANCORP, INC.
Decision & Order (ALJ Nov. 8, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-67 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION v. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 22, 2000)(Thomas F. Phalen, Jr.) HTML
Errata (ALJ Mar. 2, 2000) HTML

1996-RIS-68 USDOL v. PENNFIELD CORPORATION
Decision & Order (ALJ Oct. 16, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1996-RIS-73 USDOL v. RATHJE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Decision & Order Approving Joint Stipulation &: Order of Dismissal (ALJ 1997)(Daniel J. Roketenetz)HTML

1996-RIS-77 USDOL v. GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FUND
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Nov. 25, 1996)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1997-RIS-6 USDOL v. ATLAS PAPER MILLS
Order Approving Stipulation of Dismissal (ALJ Nov. 12, 1997)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1997-RIS-11 USDOL v. BR HOLDINGS, LTD. d/b/a RACINE STEEL CASTINGS
Decision & Order (ALJ May 2, 1997)(John M. Vittone)HTML

1998-RIS-61 USDOL v. TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE
Order (ALJ Mar. 3, 1999)(Rudolf L. Jansen)PDF
Order of Dismissal (ALJ Apr. 2, 1999)HTML

1999-RIS-48 USDOL v. BRIAN CENTER RELATED CORPORATIONS 401(K) PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (98-2659)
Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Dec. 16, 1999) (James W. Kerr, Jr.)HTML

1999-RIS-53 USDOL v. COMPGRAPHIX, INC
Decision & Order Granting Summary Decision (ALJ Oct. 14, 1999)(Larry W. Price)HTML

2000-RIS-40 USDOL, EBSA v. SCHNEIDERMAN'S FURNITURE, INC.
Decision & Order Granting PWBA's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ Mar. 23, 2001) (Alice M. Craft)HTML

2002-RIS-10 USDOL, EBSA v. CONTINUE CARE HOME HEALTH
Order of Dismissal (ALJ June 10, 2003) (Michael P. Lesniak)HTML

2000-RIS-20 USDOL, EBSA v. SYNERGY MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Decision & Order Granting Summary Decision (ALJ Feb. 21, 2007) (Jeffrey Tureck)PDF

2005-RIS-88 USDOL, EBSA v. DYNASPACE CORPORATION
Decision & Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ Jan. 10, 2007) (Jeffrey Tureck) PDF

2005-RIS-99 USDOL v. CALLAGHAN & CALLAGHAN, INC.
Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 24, 2006) (Larry W. Price)PDF

2005-RIS-115 USDOL, EBSA v. MASCON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
Decision & Order (ALJ Oct. 19, 2006) (Jeffrey Tureck) PDF

2006-RIS-7 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, STOVER INDUSTRIES INC. 401K PLAN
Decision & Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ Mar. 15, 2007) (Joseph E. Kane) PDF

2006-RIS-59 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, STARR'S TRANSPORTATION
Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 5, 2007) (John M. Vittone) PDF

2007-RIS-9 USDOL, EBSA v. NEW DESIGN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Decision & Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ May 4, 2007) (Thomas M. Burke) PDF

2007-RIS-111 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, ARENSON OFFICE FURNISHING, INC. P/S 401(K) PLAN
Decision & Order Cancelling Hearing & Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ May 2, 2008) (John M. Vittone) PDF

2008-RIS-20 USDOL, EBSA v. TILE FINISHERS LOCAL 88 NY, BAC SAVINGS PLAN
Decision & Order - Denying Motion to Dismiss & Granting Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ June 3, 2008) (Paul C. Johnson, Jr.) PDF

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