Supreme Court Won't Disturb 9th Circ. Severance Suit Revival

By Kellie Mejdrich · January 12, 2026, 2:33 PM EST

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,...

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Case Information

Case Title

Berman et al v. MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED et al

Case Number

3:17-cv-01864

Court

California Northern

Nature of Suit

791(Labor: E.R.I.S.A.)

Date Filed

April 04, 2017


Case Title

Robin Berman et al v. Microchip Technology Incorporated et al

Case Number

5:17-cv-01864

Court

California Northern

Nature of Suit

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

Date Filed

April 04, 2017


Case Title

Robin Berman et al v. Microchip Technology Incorporated et al

Case Number

4:17-cv-01864

Court

California Northern

Nature of Suit

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

Date Filed

April 04, 2017


Case Title

Microchip Technology Incorporated, et al., Petitioners v. Peter Schuman, et al.

Case Number

25-514

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

October 27, 2025