Conkright v. Frommert
Holding
An employee health plan often has an administrator who must interpret its terms, and in some circumstances courts will defer to the administrator's reading. The Court held here that a plan administrator's interpretation is entitled to deference, even when the administrator had previously adopted a different interpretation that a court found erroneous.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 5-3, in an opinion by John Roberts on Apr 21, 2010. Justice Breyer dissented, joined by Justices Stevens and Ginsburg. Justice Sotomayor took no part in the decision.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Sally L. Conkright, Patricia M. Nazemetz, Lawrence M. Becker and Xerox Corporation Retirement Income Guarantee Plan
- Brief for Respondent Paul J. Frommert, et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Sally L. Conkright, Patricia M. Nazemetz, Lawrence M. Becker and Xerox Corporation Retirement Income Guarantee Plan
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the Erisa Industry Committee and American Benefits Council in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Business Roundtable, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and the National Association of Manufacturers in Support of Petitioner in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Janice C. Amara, Gisela R. Broderick, Annette S. Glanz, et al., and the Pension Rights Center in Support of Respondents
- Brief for AARP in Support of Respondents
- Brief for National Employment Lawyers Association in Support of Respondents
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondents
- Brief for Law Professors in Support of Respondents
- Brief for Richard C. Capone in Support of Respondents
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