ERISA Decisions
This Caselist focuses on published ERISA decisions.
Additional ALJ decisions (mostly approvals of settlements) may be found through DMS Search
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
- 2007-RIS-113 USDOL, EBSA v. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN
Initial Decision & Order Granting Summary Judgment (ALJ Feb. 23, 2009) (Daniel A. Sarno, Jr.) PDF
- 2007-RIS-141 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, PRECISION WIRE PRODUCTS, INC.
Decision & Order Granting EBSA's Motion for Summary Decision & Denying Respondent's Counter-Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ Sept. 10, 2008) (Gerald M. Etchingham) 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
- 2009-RIS-14 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, DUTCH AMERICAN IMPORT CO., INC., EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
Decision & Order - Reducing Civil Penalty (ALJ Jan. 6, 2010) (Gee) PDF
- 2009-RIS-18 USDOL, EBSA v. LFC GROUP EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN
Decision & Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ May 20, 2010) (Gee) PDF
- 2009-RIS-58 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, KAY TOLEDO TAG INC. 401(k) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ July 15, 2010) (Merck) PDF
- 2009-RIS-68 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, THIBEAULT CORP. OF NE/T-QUIP SALES & LEASING 401(K) PLAN
Decision and Order (ALJ July 19, 2010) (Calianos) PDF
- 2009-RIS-80 USDOL, EBSA v. P.E.C. CONTRACTING ENGINEERS
Decision and Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Decision, in Part, and Denying Respondent's Counter-Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ Nov. 15, 2010) (Leland) PDF
- 2010-RIS-17 USDOL, EBSA v. NEBRASKA MEAT CORPORATION (09-1622D)
Decision and Order (ALJ Aug. 30, 2010) (Romano) PDF
- 2010-RIS-72 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, CONTRACTOR AND EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN, FRONTIER CONTRACTING INC.
Order Granting EBSA's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ Feb. 8, 2012) (Pulver) PDF
- 2011-RIS-14 USDOL, EBSA v. NELLO CORPORATION
Decision and Order Granting Complainant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ Nov. 8, 2011) (Chapman) PDF
- 2012-RIS-42 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, ALL GLASS 401(k) PLAN
Order Granting Summar Judgment (ALJ Dec. 6, 2012) (Purcell) PDF
- 2012-RIS-47 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, MMG OF CLIFTON PARK, INCORPORATED PLAN
Order of Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction (ALJ July 6, 2012) (Purcell) PDF
- 2012-RIS-52 USDOL, EBSA v. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF TOOL, DIE & MOLD MAKERS PENSION PLAN
Decision and Order Dismissing Case for Lack of Jurisdiction (ALJ Apr. 12, 2012) (Purcell) PDF