Barbich et al v. Northwestern University et al

  1. October 07, 2025

    Northwestern Wants ERISA Health Offering Suit Tossed

    Northwestern University asked an Illinois federal judge on Monday to throw out a proposed class action alleging it breached fiduciary duties in offering a higher-cost health plan alongside a cheaper option, arguing the plaintiffs have failed to allege injury because they admit that they received all the benefits to which they were entitled under the more-expensive plan's terms.

  2. September 12, 2025

    Fresh Angles On Display In ERISA Summer Filing Uptick

    Attorneys dealing with a rise in Employee Retirement Income Security Act cases are paying close attention to a handful of recent suits with allegations that put a twist on traditional benefits disputes. Here, Law360 looks at three cases with fresh angles that lawyers are keeping an eye on.