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Freeman v. 1199 SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund

2nd CircuitMarch 19, 2014No. 12-1515
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Jacobs, Pooler, Román
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unpublished
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the 1199 SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund, rejecting Freeman's appeal challenging the Fund's computation of his pension entitlements.

What This Ruling Means

**Freeman v. 1199 SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund: Court Case Summary** This case involved a dispute between Freeman and the 1199 SEIU Health Care Employees Pension Fund, which manages retirement benefits for healthcare workers. While the specific details of what Freeman was claiming aren't clear from the available information, the case dealt with employment law matters related to the pension fund. The case was filed in 2014 and went before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Unfortunately, the court's final decision and reasoning cannot be determined from the limited information available in the court records. **Why This Matters for Workers:** Even without knowing the specific outcome, this case highlights important issues that healthcare workers should be aware of. Pension fund disputes can involve questions about benefit calculations, eligibility requirements, or fund management decisions that affect workers' retirement security. Healthcare workers who are part of union pension plans should understand their rights and know that they can challenge pension fund decisions through the court system if necessary. Workers should stay informed about their pension benefits and seek help from their union representatives if they have concerns about their retirement funds.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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