Trustees of the Teamsters Union No. 142 Pension Fund v. Correct Construction, Inc.

**Court Case Summary: Pension Fund vs. Construction Company** This case involved a dispute between the Teamsters Union No. 142 Pension Fund and Correct Construction, Inc. over pension obligations. The union's pension fund sued the construction company, claiming the employer violated ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) rules related to pension contributions or payments. ERISA is the federal law that protects workers' retirement and health benefit plans. When employers fail to make required pension contributions or properly handle pension funds, unions and pension administrators can take legal action to enforce workers' rights. The specific outcome of this case is not available in the court records, but these types of lawsuits typically involve employers who haven't paid required pension contributions for their workers or have mishandled pension fund obligations. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights the importance of pension protections under federal law. If your employer is supposed to contribute to a pension fund as part of your benefits, they're legally required to do so. Union pension funds actively monitor and pursue legal action against employers who don't meet their obligations, helping protect workers' retirement security. Workers should stay informed about their pension benefits and report concerns to their union representatives.