May 01, 2026
A benefits and claims administration company will pay $3 million to end an employee's proposed class action alleging a tobacco fee on her health plan violated federal benefits law, according to the terms of the proposed deal filed in Tennessee federal court Friday.
September 29, 2025
A Tennessee federal court refused to toss an employee benefits company worker's proposed class action alleging a surcharge on the health plans of employees who used tobacco violated federal benefits law, but agreed to pare some allegations from the suit for failure to state a claim and lack of standing.