Dixon v. Rubenstein

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• holding that dismissal of an ERISA claim under Rule 12(b)(6) is “appropriate where the complaint fails to state a plausible claim for relief.”
• considering, on a motion to dismiss alleging denial of severance benefits under an ERISA plan, the plan document, claim denial letter, and appeal denial letter
• considering the Plan, Claim Denial Letters and Appeal Denial Letters on a motion to dismiss
• rejecting argument that discovery might cure a deficient complaint where allegations were insufficient as a matter of law
• “Even under arbitrary and capricious review, the plaintiff must plead some factual basis to suggest that the denial of benefits was unreasonable under the terms of the plan.”
• “Although much of the authority 6 in this area was developed at the summary judgment stage, dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) is nevertheless appropriate where the complaint fails to state a plausible claim for relief.” (citations omitted)

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