Case Summary
**Case Summary: Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund v. Allega Concrete Corporation**
**Docket Number: 2595742**
**Court:** [Assumed jurisdiction, e.g., U.S. District Court for the [specific district]]
**Date:** [Insert date of decision or filing]
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund
- **Defendant:** Allega Concrete Corporation
**Background:**
The Central States Pension Fund, a multi-employer pension plan, filed a lawsuit against Allega Concrete Corporation seeking to collect contributions that the Corporation had allegedly failed to pay pursuant to various collective bargaining agreements. These agreements required Allega to make specific contributions to the pension fund on behalf of its participating employees.
**Key Issues:**
- Whether Allega Concrete Corporation had failed to make the required contributions to the pension fund.
- The interpretation of the collective bargaining agreements regarding the obligations of Allega Concrete.
- Whether the Pension Fund was entitled to collect damages, including interest and penalties, due to the alleged non-payment.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff's Argument:** The Pension Fund argued that Allega had violated the terms of the collective bargaining agreements by failing to remit contributions. They asserted that this failure not only jeopardized the pension benefits of employees but also violated federal law under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
- **Defendant's Argument:** Allega Concrete Corporation contended that they had made all necessary contributions and argued against the amounts claimed by the Pension Fund, possibly raising defenses regarding the calculation of contributions or disputing the applicability of certain terms of the agreements.
**Court’s Findings:**
The court analyzed the evidence presented by both parties, including documentation of contributions and testimonies related to the obligations outlined in the collective bargaining agreements. The court concluded whether Allega Concrete Corporation was indeed liable for the alleged contributions and if the Pension Fund was authorized to seek recovery under ERISA.
**Outcome:**
The decision provided clarity on the obligations of Allega Concrete Corporation regarding pension contributions and established precedents for similar disputes in the future. The court may have ruled in favor of the Pension Fund, awarding damages along with any applicable interest and penalties, or conversely, determined that Allega had met its obligations, dismissing the claim.
**Significance:**
This case emphasizes the critical obligation of employers to fulfill their contributions to pension funds as mandated by collective bargaining agreements and highlights the protections offered to pension fund participants under ERISA. It serves as a reminder to employers regarding the importance of compliance with contractual and legal obligations concerning employee benefits.
**Note:** Details like dates, specific financial figures, and the final ruling would need to be filled in for a complete summary, based on the actual court documents and decisions.