Graves v. Maciasz’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “Defendants incorrectly interpret this statute, reading out the language "regardless of age." The evidence produced clearly shows that as of September 1, 1985, each plaintiff had earned sufficient service credit to be eligible for normal retirement on or before August 31, 1985. As of September 1, 1985, Graves had 12 years, 3 months, and 7 days of total service for eligibility and benefits under the retirement system. As of September 1, 1985, Rhodes had 11 years, 3 months, and 14 days of total service for eligibility and benefits under the retirement system. Therefore, both plaintiffs, having fulfilled the service credit requirement as of September 1, 1985, were eligible for early retirement benefits regardless of their age at the time of application. This assignment of error lacks merit. (Emphasis added.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Achee v. LA. STATE EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT BD.

2. “A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this Section shall be applicable to all members of the following public retirement systems: (1) Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Achee v. LA. STATE EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT BD.

3. “[a]ny member who, on September 1, 1985, has earned sufficient service credit to be eligible for a normal retirement....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Achee v. LA. STATE EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT BD.