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Microchip Technology Incorporated v. Schuman

Petition for certiorari denied on January 12, 2026

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-514 9th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2025

Issue: Whether, in a case involving a release of claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a plan sponsor’s alleged breach of fiduciary duty may prevent the enforcement of an otherwise knowing and voluntary release, where the releasing parties were aware of the facts underlying the alleged breach when they signed the release.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
10/23/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 26, 2025)
10/27/2025Waiver of right of respondent Peter Schuman, et al. to respond filed.
10/29/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025.
11/06/2025Response Requested. (Due December 8, 2025)
12/08/2025Brief of respondents Peter Schuman, et al. in opposition filed.
12/22/2025Reply of petitioners Microchip Technology Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)
12/23/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
01/12/2026Petition DENIED.