· 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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