Case Updates
Fifth Circuit vacates district court order certifying a multi-plan ERISA class action for failure to conduct the “rigorous analysis” required under Rule 23
April 29, 2020
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Fifth Circuit to reverse district court’s decision certifying a participant-led multi-plan class action under Rule 23(b)(1)(B)
December 02, 2019
Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief. Meaghan VerGow of O’Melveny & Myers LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Case Documents
- District Court Certification Order -- Chavez v. Plan Benefit Services, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- Defendants' Rule 23(f) Petition -- Chavez v. Plan Benefit Services, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- Plaintiffs' Response -- Chavez v. Plan Benefit Services, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Chavez v. Plan Benefit Services, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- Opinion -- Chavez v. Plan Benefit Services, Inc. (Fifth Circuit).pdf