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Microchip Technology Incorporated v. Schuman

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 12, 2026.

Docket No.25-514
Op. Below9th Cir.

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.

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