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S. T. v. Department of Children and Families, Statewide

Fla. Dist. Ct. App.April 8, 2026No. 2D2025-2006
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
motion to dismiss

Related Laws

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Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

Plaintiff's state law claims were dismissed without prejudice because the court determined that NDHCCI's employee benefits plan is governed by ERISA, not exempt as a church plan, and therefore plaintiff's state law claims are preempted by federal law.

What This Ruling Means

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