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Harry P. Mendoza v. City of New Orleans and Municipal Police Employees Retirement System

La. Ct. App.November 12, 2025No. 2024-CA-0717
Defendant WinMunicipal Police Employees Retirement System
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Judge Sandra Cabrina Jenkins; Judge Tiffany Gautier Chase; Judge Dale N. Atkins
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful TerminationBreach of Contract

Outcome

The appellate court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of MPERS, holding that MPERS had the authority under Louisiana law to recover retirement benefits paid to Mr. Mendoza during his wrongful termination period by withholding and offsetting his subsequent retirement benefits.

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