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Court granted in part plaintiff union pension funds' motion for default judgment against MEP Nationwide, LLC for failure to remit required pension and welfare fund contributions under ERISA and collective bargaining agreement, awarding damages for unpaid contributions, liquidated damages, interest, and attorneys' fees.
Court Rules in Favor of Union Pension Fund
What Happened
MEP Nationwide, LLC failed to pay required contributions to the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union No. 74 Pension Fund. Under a collective bargaining agreement, the company was legally required to contribute money to this fund, which provides retirement and health benefits to union workers. MEP Nationwide simply didn't make these payments, so the union's pension fund sued to recover the missing money.
What the Court Decided
The court sided completely with the union pension fund. It ordered MEP Nationwide to pay $98,666.69 in damages. This included the unpaid contributions themselves, plus additional penalty payments, interest charges, and the union's attorney fees for having to pursue the case.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers cannot ignore their legal obligation to fund worker benefits. When companies fail to pay into pension and health plans, workers' retirement security and healthcare coverage are at risk. This decision shows courts will hold employers accountable and make them pay penalties—not just the missing contributions—when they breach these agreements.
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