Trout v. Meijer, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:25-cv-01378

Court:

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit:

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

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Hala Y. Jarbou

Firms

  1. April 23, 2026

    Meijer Escapes Most Claims In Tobacco Fee ERISA Suit

    A Michigan federal judge significantly narrowed a proposed class action that accused Meijer Inc. of charging employees an illegal health plan fee for using tobacco, ruling Thursday that the shopping center company complied with federal benefits law by giving workers a six-month window to dodge the full charge.

  2. November 06, 2025

    Meijer Health Plan Smoking Charge Shirked ERISA, Suit Says

    Supercenter chain Meijer unlawfully penalized workers with a $20-a-week health plan charge for using tobacco, a worker said in a proposed class action, claiming the company failed to properly follow regulations that allow workers to recoup the fee by participating in a wellness program.