Barbich et al v. Northwestern University et al
Case Number:
1:25-cv-06849
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Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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Firms
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October 07, 2025
Northwestern Wants ERISA Health Offering Suit Tossed
Northwestern University asked an Illinois federal judge on Monday to throw out a proposed class action alleging it breached fiduciary duties in offering a higher-cost health plan alongside a cheaper option, arguing the plaintiffs have failed to allege injury because they admit that they received all the benefits to which they were entitled under the more-expensive plan's terms.
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September 12, 2025
Fresh Angles On Display In ERISA Summer Filing Uptick
Attorneys dealing with a rise in Employee Retirement Income Security Act cases are paying close attention to a handful of recent suits with allegations that put a twist on traditional benefits disputes. Here, Law360 looks at three cases with fresh angles that lawyers are keeping an eye on.