Tag: Church pension plans|Court decisions|Lawsuit|Pension Rights Center
6th Cir. Church Plan Case Against Ascension Remanded for Settlement Consideration
The first church plan case to reach the federal appellate courts is being returned to the district court to consider a proposed settlement between the parties, according to an order issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (Overall v. Ascension Health, 6th Cir., No. 14-1735, 3/17/15).
Church pension plan status rejected by U.S. District Court
In one of five major class-action lawsuits challenging church-affiliated sponsors of defined benefit plans, a federal judge ruled Tuesday that the pension plan of Dignity Health is covered by ERISA.
Federal court rejects church plan status for Dignity Health
In the first decision among five major class-action lawsuits challenging church-affiliated sponsors of defined benefit plans, a federal judge found that ERISA rules do apply.
