January 12, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to disturb a Ninth Circuit ruling that restarted two former microchip manufacturer employees' class action alleging their employer illegally revoked severance benefits following a merger, turning down an employer-side petition for review of the case.
October 28, 2025
A microchip company urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision reversing the company's win in a dispute from ex-workers alleging they were cheated out of severance benefits following a merger, arguing the appellate court's decision finding claim releases were unenforceable had deepened a circuit split.