Amgen Faces ERISA Suit Over Health Plan Tobacco Surcharge

By Gina Kim · April 21, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT

A former Amgen Inc. employee filed a proposed class action in California federal court Tuesday alleging the biotech company discriminatorily imposes an "egregiously high" $150-a-month surcharge on employees who use tobacco...

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Case Title

Sanjay Sharma v. Amgen Inc.

Case Number

2:26-cv-04205

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

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

Date Filed

April 21, 2026