Microchip Technology Incorporated v. Schuman
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on January 12, 2026.
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.
Oct 23, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 26, 2025)Oct 27, 2025Waiver of right of respondent Peter Schuman, et al. to respond filed.
Oct 29, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025.
Nov 6, 2025Response Requested. (Due December 8, 2025)
Dec 8, 2025Brief of respondents Peter Schuman, et al. in opposition filed.Dec 22, 2025Reply of petitioners Microchip Technology Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)Dec 23, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
Jan 12, 2026Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Microchip Technology Incorporated v. Schuman, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/microchip-technology-incorporated-v-schuman/