Back to the Future: U.S. Airways v. McCutchen
On April 16, 2013, the United States Supreme Court clarified how equitable principles interact with the plan language of self-funded ERISA health plans. The question presented to the Court was: Should the principles of “common fund,” often referred to as …
Vioxx Settlement Recipients May Be On Their Own For ERISA Lien Resolution
By Director of Lien Resolution
Families and individuals injured by Vioxx may still have lien claims to resolve despite the Lien Resolution Administrator’s attempt to manage these claims. In a December 4, 2012 ruling the United States District Court, E.D. …