- Docket No.
- 25-1886
- Appellate Court
- First Circuit
Goal
- Award restitution
- Compel defendant action
- Intervene in the litigation
Issues
Case History
Litigation Content
Why this Matters:
The Department of Labor alleges that improper marketing of certain limited benefit health plans and associated fee collection constitute self-dealing and a breach of fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Improper use of fees by fiduciaries and service providers can harm employer plans and the enrollees they serve. This appeal addresses whether the district court erred in denying the proposed intervenors’ motion to intervene on the grounds that their interests in the case are unrelated to the present litigation.
Potential Impact:
The inability for federal regulators to correct violations and enforce the Employee Retirement Income Security Act can jeopardize consumer protections and impact the stability of health care markets.