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4th Circ. Altria Decision Spotlights Risks From ERISA Docs

By Kellie Mejdrich · August 14, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT

A recent Fourth Circuit decision in a retirement plan dispute between tobacco giant Altria and an ex-worker underscored how service provider contracts can introduce snags in litigation, with benefits attorneys warning that employers may want...

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Case Information

Case Title

Richard Kelly v. Altria Client Services, LLC

Case Number

25-2080

Court

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3791 Employee Retirement

Date Filed

September 11, 2025


Case Title

Mark Zavislak, Petitioner v. Netflix, Inc.

Case Number

25-1142

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

April 01, 2026