9th Circ. Broadens Test For ERISA Claim Releases

By Craig Clough ( June 5, 2025, 10:23 PM EDT) -- The Ninth Circuit on Thursday reversed a finding that releases signed by two former microchip manufacturer employees bar them from leading a class action over claims the company illegally revoked its severance program, finding that the court should consider whether the company breached its fiduciary duty in obtaining the releases....

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