Lapene v. Meegel

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• holding that ERISA § 514(a) preempts claims for breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress
• claims under § 1132(a)(2) and (3) completely preempt state causes of action
• taxpayer who inherited land as a result of state court decree adopting her position that will was invalid may not avoid paying tax by claiming in later case that she was not entitled to inherit land

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