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Plaintiff Boards of Trustees obtained default judgment against Folmar & Son, LLC for unpaid ERISA fringe benefit contributions totaling $6,661.61, including principal contributions, liquidated damages, interest, attorney's fees, and court costs.
Court Rules in Favor of Workers' Benefits Fund
What Happened
The Boards of Trustees of the Ohio Laborers Benefits sued Folmar & Son, LLC for failing to pay required contributions to workers' benefit plans. These contributions are supposed to fund health insurance, retirement, and other benefits for employees. The company did not respond to the lawsuit or contest the claims.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled against Folmar & Son, LLC and ordered the company to pay $6,661.61. This amount included the unpaid benefit contributions, penalty damages, interest, attorney's fees, and court costs. Because the company failed to defend itself in court, the judge issued a default judgment—meaning the court sided with the workers' fund by default.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must pay into benefit funds as required by law. When companies fail to contribute, workers lose access to promised health coverage and retirement savings. This ruling shows courts will hold employers financially accountable for these violations and require them to cover the fund's legal costs in pursuing payment.
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