Richard Kelly v. Altria Client Services, LLC

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Case Number:

25-2080

Court:

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3791 Employee Retirement

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  1. August 14, 2026

    4th Circ. Altria Decision Spotlights Risks From ERISA Docs

    A recent Fourth Circuit decision in a retirement plan dispute between tobacco giant Altria and an ex-worker underscored how service provider contracts can introduce snags in litigation, with benefits attorneys warning that employers may want to review documents with the potential for disclosure in mind.

  2. August 10, 2026

    Ex-Altria Worker Gets Partial 4th Circ. Win In 401(k) Fight

    The Fourth Circuit revived part of an ex-Altria worker's suit claiming the company didn't move quick enough to liquidate his 401(k) assets so he could invest the cash in anticipation of a stock market bump, finding Monday he was improperly denied a contract document for the plan's record keeper.