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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jun. 20, 2007

Court Weighs Whether ERISA Lets a Single Worker Sue

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the federal law governing employee-benefit plans allows an individual worker to sue his employer over losses in his retirement plan when no other employees suffered similar losses.

By Brent Kendall
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the federal law governing employee-benefit plans allows an individual worker to sue his employer over losses in his retirement plan when no other employees suffered similar losses.
      At issue is a lawsuit by South Carolina employee James LaRue, who alleges that his employer...

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