Legal Opinion
Billy Prince v. Sears Holdings Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided January 27, 2017No. 16-1075PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DIANA GRIBBON MOTZ, Circuit Judge:
Alleging that his employer improperly administered life insurance benefits, an employee brought suit for misrepresentation, constructive fraud, and infliction of emotional distress. Because the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) completely preempts these state law claims, we affirm the judgment of the district court dismissing the complaint.
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In November 2010, Billy E. Prince submitted an application to his employer for $150,000 in life insurance coverage for his wife, Judith Prince. The employer, Sears, sponsored and administered the life…
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