Nale v. FORD MOTOR CO. UAW RETIREMENT PLAN

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REGARDING CROSS-MOTIONS FOR DECISION ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

GERALD E. ROSEN, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

In the present suit, Plaintiff Fayette L. Nale challenges the denial of her claim for benefits by the Defendant Ford Motor Company — UAW Retirement Plan. The central question is whether Plaintiffs voluntary manslaughter conviction in the death of her husband disqualifies her from collecting survivorship benefits under his pension. The Court’s subject matter jurisdiction over this case rests upon the fact that the Defendant Plan is governed by the…