Branch-Hess Vending Services Employees' Pension Trust v. Guebert

OPINION

RICHARD MILLS, District Judge:

This cause is before the Court following a bench trial and the submission of post-trial briefs by both parties.

The Plaintiffs in this action are four self-directed defined benefit employee pension trusts within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1002(3) which provide benefits to their respective business’ employees. The trustees of the plans are also named as Plaintiffs in this action.

The Defendant, Alfred Guebert, is an individual who has been a sales representative for interests in Capital Services & Investments, Inc.…