Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associates' Health & Welfare Plan v. Scott

MEMORANDUM OPINION

H. FRANKLIN WATERS, Senior District Judge.

This declaratory judgment action is before the court for decision pursuant to the stipulation of the parties that the court may decide the case on the basis of the stipulated record and the briefs of the parties. Plaintiff seeks a declaration that it is entitled to full reimbursement of medical benefits previously paid on defendant’s behalf under an employee welfare benefit plan.

Background.

The facts are undisputed. The plaintiff, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associates’ Health and Welfare Plan, is a self-funded employee welfare benefit plan…