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Court granted plaintiff's motion for default judgment, awarding unpaid employee benefit contributions of $2,086.67, liquidated damages of $417.33, interest of $168.60, attorneys' fees of $739.20, and costs of $686.88 against defendant Revenant Trucking LLC for breach of collective bargaining agreement.
Court Ruling Summary: Northwest Administrators Inc v. Revenant Trucking LLC
What Happened
Northwest Administrators sued Revenant Trucking LLC over unpaid employee benefits. The company had agreed to contribute money toward employee benefits as part of a union contract but failed to pay what it owed.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Northwest Administrators. Since Revenant Trucking didn't respond to the lawsuit, the judge issued a default judgment against them. The company must pay a total of $4,098.68, which includes:
- $2,086.67 in unpaid benefit contributions
- Additional penalties and interest
- The other side's legal fees and court costs
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers cannot ignore their contractual promises to fund employee benefits. When companies fail to pay into benefit programs, courts will hold them accountable—and the employer must cover not just what they owe, but also legal costs and penalties. This protects workers' access to healthcare, retirement, and other promised benefits.
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