Kraft, Incorporated v. Local Union 327, Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Helpers and Taxicab Drivers

This is an appeal by Kraft, Incorporated (Kraft) from the dismissal of its declaratory judgment action against Teamsters Union Local 327 (Union), which cause sought a determination of Kraft’s obligations under the collective bargaining agreement to make pension contributions. In a published opinion, 527 F.Supp. 420, the district court construed Kraft’s suit against the Union, which had been consolidated for trial with a separate action by the Teamsters Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (Fund) against Kraft involving the same disputed contributions, as an attempt by…