McDonald v. Artcraft Electric Supply Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

FLANNERY, District Judge.

I. Introduction

In March of 1989, Defendant Artcraft Electrical Supply (“Artcraft”) hired Plaintiff Douglas McDonald (“McDonald”) as a sales representative. One year later, in March of 1990, Artcraft terminated McDonald’s employment. Plaintiffs allege, and Defendants do not dispute, that while McDonald was employed by Artcraft, his compensation included enrollment in the Consolidated Electric Supply Employee Group Medical Plan (“the Plan”). The Plan, which is self-insured, is funded, operated and administered by Defendant Wilcox and Gibbs. All Parties…