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Service Employees International Union National Industry Pension Fund v. Jersey City Healthcare Providers, LLC

D.D.C.July 3, 2019No. Civil Action No. 2017-1657
Plaintiff WinJersey City Healthcare Providers, LLC$54,202.66 awarded
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Plaintiff prevailed on its ERISA claim for unpaid pension fund contributions. The court granted summary judgment and awarded $34,383.66 in outstanding contributions, liquidated damages, interest, and audit fees, plus an additional $18,824.00 in attorneys' fees and $495.00 in costs.

What This Ruling Means

**Union Pension Fund vs. Healthcare Provider: What Workers Need to Know** This case involved a dispute between a union pension fund and Jersey City Healthcare Providers, LLC, a healthcare company. The Service Employees International Union National Industry Pension Fund filed a lawsuit against the healthcare provider, though the specific details of their disagreement aren't clear from the available information. Unfortunately, the court's final decision and reasoning aren't provided in the case summary, so we cannot report on what the judge ruled or how the dispute was resolved. **What This Means for Workers:** While we don't know this case's specific outcome, disputes between union pension funds and employers typically involve important worker benefits issues. These cases often center on whether employers are properly contributing to pension funds, following pension plan rules, or meeting their obligations to workers' retirement benefits. For workers, these types of cases highlight the importance of understanding your pension benefits and ensuring your employer is meeting their commitments to your retirement security. If you're covered by a union pension plan, stay informed about your benefits and don't hesitate to ask questions about contributions and fund management.

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

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