Jacobs v. State Teachers' Retirement System

Plaintiff Susan Jacobs sued defendant State Teachers’ Retirement System of Vermont (“the System”) for denying her certain retirement benefits. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment, and the trial court found for defendant based on sovereign immunity. On appeal, plaintiff argues that the trial court erred in two respects: by finding that the System was protected by sovereign immunity, and by concluding that the State did not waive its immunity. We affirm.

“In reviewing a decision to grant summary judgment, we regard all allegations made in opposition to the motion as true if…