Catholic Health System Escapes Tobacco Fee Suit In Missouri

By Kellie Mejdrich · February 4, 2026, 4:53 PM EST

Ascension Health Alliance escaped a former employee's proposed class action alleging a fee on tobacco-using workers' health plans violated federal benefits law, after a Missouri federal judge held the private Catholic...

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Case Title

Plesha v. Ascension Health Alliance

Case Number

4:24-cv-01459

Court

Missouri Eastern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

October 30, 2024