Buescher v. North American Lighting Inc et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:24-cv-02076

Court:

Illinois Central

Nature of Suit:

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

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Colin Stirling Bruce

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  1. December 17, 2025

    Lighting Co. Strikes Deal In 401(k) Forfeiture, Tobacco Fee Suit

    An automotive lighting company told an Illinois federal court Wednesday that it has settled an ex-worker's proposed class action claiming the business mismanaged forfeited 401(k) funds and failed to inform workers who used tobacco how to avoid paying an extra health plan fee.

  2. July 01, 2025

    Lighting Co. Can't Escape 401(k) Forfeiture, Health Fee Suit

    An Illinois federal judge narrowed a proposed federal benefits class action against an automotive lighting company from an ex-worker, but allowed allegations to proceed to discovery alleging the company misspent 401(k) forfeitures and failed to properly notify workers about a health plan tobacco surcharge.