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Plaintiff Dr. Finkel prevailed in confirming an arbitration award against High Volt Electric for unpaid pension contributions and related damages under ERISA § 502(a)(3) and LMRA § 301. The court awarded $818,140.16 including delinquent contributions, interest, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees.
Court Rules in Favor of Employee Over Unpaid Pension Benefits
What Happened
Dr. Finkel worked for High Volt Electric Corporation and was entitled to pension contributions as part of his employment agreement. The company failed to make required payments into his pension fund. When the dispute couldn't be resolved, the case went to arbitration—a private process where a neutral decision-maker reviews the evidence.
What the Court Decided
The court confirmed the arbitrator's decision in Dr. Finkel's favor. High Volt Electric must pay him $818,140.16. This total includes the unpaid pension contributions themselves, interest that accumulated over time, additional penalties, and Dr. Finkel's attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must honor pension obligations they promise employees. If a company fails to contribute your earned pension benefits, you have the right to pursue legal action and recover what you're owed—plus interest and costs. Employers cannot simply ignore these commitments without facing serious financial consequences.
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