Leighton et al v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

0:19-cv-01089

Court:

Minnesota

Nature of Suit:

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Joan N. Ericksen

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  1. April 01, 2022

    Delta Lands Victory Over Ex-Workers In ERISA Dispute

    Delta Air Lines was handed a win in a proposed class action ex-workers brought against it alleging the airline unlawfully cut their retirement benefits after they received one-time payments for workers' compensation claims, with a Minnesota federal judge saying that Delta had reasonably interpreted its retirement plan.

  2. July 02, 2021

    Ex-Delta Workers Seek Clearance For ERISA Class Action

    Former Delta contract workers who say the airline illegally slashed their retirement benefits because they received lump-sum payments to resolve workers' compensation claims asked a federal judge for class status and a quick win in the case.

  3. February 19, 2020

    Delta Can't Escape ERISA Suit Over Pension Cuts

    A Minnesota federal judge refused to toss a suit accusing Delta Air Lines Inc. of violating ERISA by cutting ex-employees' retirement benefits because they received lump-sum payments to settle workers' compensation claims, saying the airline's interpretation of their pension plan was at odds with its language.