Erisa Litigation

by Jayne E. Zanglein, Susan J. Stabile

Zanglein (law and mediation, Western Carolina U. and The College of New Jersey) and Stabile (law, St. John's U.) provide descriptions of litigation and questions involving Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) issues. Their aim is to aid both novice and experienced attorneys, as well as judges, so that ERISA is interpreted consistently and fewer frivolous cases are accepted. Chapters cover litigation procedure and potential causes of action, including welfare and pension plans; who can be sued; statute of limitations; age discrimination; spousal rights; delinquency actions; COBRA litigation; special rules for multiemployer plans; and other topics. Four new chapters have been added to this pretrial discovery, attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine, class action, and fiduciary duties regarding 401(k) and ESOP investments in employer stock. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1386 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003