Lettrich v. JC Penney Co Inc

OPINION OF THE COURT

In this appeal, Joseph R. Lettrich challenges the District Court’s pretrial denial of class certification, several evidentiary rulings, several findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the final judgment in favor of J.C. Penney. In 1988, J.C. Penney created and adopted a Separation Allowance Program (“the Plan”) under ERISA for its profit-sharing associates. In 1993, J.C. Penney terminated the Plan. Following corporate restructuring that substantially reduced Lettrich’s income and bonuses, he ended his employment with J.C. Penney and unsuccessfully attempted to collect…