Griffin v. Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.

**What happened:** An employee named Griffin sued Humana Employers Health Plan and Infinity Technology Consulting over what appears to be a dispute about an employee health plan. Griffin claimed there was a breach of contract, likely related to health benefits or plan coverage. **What the court decided:** The court ruled in favor of the defendants (Humana and Infinity Technology Consulting). Griffin's case was dismissed because they did not respond to the employer's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The court not only threw out Griffin's case but also ordered Griffin to pay $2,201.25 in attorney's fees to cover the defendants' legal costs. **Why this matters for workers:** This case shows two important things for employees considering lawsuits over benefits. First, if you file a lawsuit, you must actively participate in the legal process - failing to respond to court motions can result in your case being dismissed entirely. Second, under ERISA (the federal law governing employee benefits), if you lose a benefits-related lawsuit, you may be required to pay the other side's attorney fees, which can be expensive. Workers should carefully consider these risks and seek legal counsel before pursuing benefits disputes in court.