Foster Mcgaw Hospital of Loyola University of Chicago v. Building Material Chauffeurs, Teamsters & Helpers Welfare Fund, Local 786’s Empirical Analysis
925 F.2d 1023 · 1991
Citation profile
6 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 28 U.S.C. § 1335 · 29 U.S.C. § 1132 (§ 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)
Relies on Firestone Tire and Rubber Company v. Bruch · 117 Ill. 2d 38 - Orsini v. Industrial Commission · Pokratz v. Jones Dairy Farm · Kennedy v. Connecticut General Life Insurance · Exbom v. Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Health & Welfare Fund
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“determine all questions arising in the administration, interpretation and application of the Health and Welfare Plan, including questions of eligibility ...”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“Each carrier may say that the other is responsible, and neither decision will be arbitrary.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“[W]ith the [administrator's] decision entitled to deference, the outcome is foredoomed.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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