CITY OF PONTIAC RETIRED EMPLOYEES et al v. Schimmel et al

  1. February 12, 2026

    Attys Win $626K In Fees In Mich. City Retiree Benefits Suit

    A Michigan federal judge awarded $626,777.80 in attorney fees and costs to class counsel who secured expanded pension and healthcare benefits for retired Pontiac city employees, trimming $100,000 from the request for unsupported billing entries.

  2. November 19, 2018

    Mich. City To Pay Over $4.25M To End Retiree Benefits Suit

    A federal judge approved a settlement Monday under which Pontiac, Michigan, will pay $4.25 million, in addition to up to $1.5 million per year going forward, to end a suit from city retirees who said their health benefits were nixed in violation of a collective bargaining agreement.