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Richard Kelly v. Altria Client Services, LLC
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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.
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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.