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Talasek v. National Oilwell Varco, L.P.

Petition for certiorari denied on May 23, 2022
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-1266 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the beneficiary of an employee benefits plan can bring an equitable estoppel claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act based on misrepresentations at variance with the terms of the plan.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jan 06 2022Application (21A305) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 14, 2022 to March 16, 2022, submitted to Justice Alito.
Jan 10 2022Application (21A305) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until March 16, 2022.
Mar 15 2022Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 18, 2022)
Apr 18 2022Brief of respondent National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in opposition filed.
Apr 22 2022Reply of petitioner Erica Talasek filed.
May 03 2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/19/2022.
May 23 2022Petition DENIED.