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Court granted plaintiffs' motion for default judgment against T.J.V. Mechanical LLC and Tracy Vernaccini for failure to remit required ERISA fringe benefit contributions and LMRA union dues totaling approximately $118,236. Defendants' default was deemed willful, and the court found plaintiffs' allegations established liability as a matter of law.
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 46 Health Fund v. T.J.V. Mechanical LLC
What Happened
T.J.V. Mechanical LLC and its owner, Tracy Vernaccini, were supposed to contribute money to a health insurance and benefits fund for their sheet metal workers. Instead, the company failed to send approximately $118,236 in required payments to the union's health fund and didn't pay union dues.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled against the company because it ignored the case and didn't respond to the lawsuit. The judge found that the company deliberately failed to pay what it owed and ordered it to pay the full $118,232 in damages to the union's health fund.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts will hold employers accountable when they skip required benefit contributions. Workers who rely on union health plans and benefits are protected by law—employers can't simply refuse to pay into these funds without facing serious financial consequences. When companies fail to contribute, workers may lose health coverage or benefits, making this ruling important for protecting worker security.
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