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· 1/13/1992

Goldman v. Burch

Citations

  • 780 F. Supp. 1441
  • 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 243
  • 1992 WL 19738

How courts have described this case

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  • noting that “winning a motion for class certification or a motion to intervene would constitute a purely procedural victory”
  • noting that \winning a motion for class certification or a motion to intervene would constitute a purely procedural victory\
  • finding fee eligibility because defendant violated ERISA notice requirements and because claimant's suit was a catalyst for a beneficial change in the defendant's plan interpretation
  • reducing fees-on- 22 fees in same 14.2% ratio as merits fees
  • applying catalyst theory in awarding fees 19 in ERISA action
  • “[T]he catalyst theory remains viable for purposes of § 1132(g)(1).”

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Judges: Newman

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