K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. v. Hutchins

OPINION

JAMES P. JONES, District Judge.

The issue in this ERISA case is whether the undisputed facts are sufficient to grant summary judgment in favor of a plan administrator who seeks reimbursement from the proceeds of an employee’s automobile accident settlement for medical benefits paid. I find that summary judgment is appropriate.

I

The plaintiff, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. (“K-VA-T”), employed the defendant, Mark D. Hutchins, at one of its grocery stores located in this judicial district. Hutchins was hurt in an automobile accident and settled his personal injury claim. *488K-VA-T seeks a…