Case Summary
**Case Summary: Laborers' Pension Fund v. W.R. Weis Company, Inc.**
**Docket Number:** 4567083
**Court:** [Specify the relevant court if known, e.g., United States District Court, Northern District]
**Filing Date:** [Specify if known]
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** Laborers' Pension Fund
- **Defendant:** W.R. Weis Company, Inc.
**Background:**
The Laborers' Pension Fund, an employee benefit fund providing retirement benefits to construction laborers, filed a suit against W.R. Weis Company, Inc., a contractor in the construction industry. The case addresses issues surrounding the company's obligations under a collective bargaining agreement and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
**Facts:**
- The Laborers' Pension Fund claims that W.R. Weis Company, Inc. failed to contribute the required pension payments as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement.
- Allegations include non-payment of dues for a specified period, which directly affects the pension rights of the employees represented by the Fund.
- The Fund seeks to recover delinquent contributions, interest, and additional penalties as provided under ERISA.
**Legal Issues:**
1. Whether W.R. Weis Company, Inc. breached their contractual obligations as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
2. Whether the court has jurisdiction under ERISA to enforce the payment of pension contributions and impose penalties for non-compliance.
3. The applicability of any defenses raised by W.R. Weis Company, Inc. regarding the non-payment of contributions.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff's Argument:** The Laborers' Pension Fund argues that W.R. Weis Company, Inc. is legally bound to adhere to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and is liable for delinquent pension contributions.
- **Defendant's Argument:** W.R. Weis Company, Inc. may contend that there were extenuating circumstances that justified non-payment, or that the claims are barred by any relevant statutes of limitations.
**Outcome:**
- [The outcome should be summarized here, indicating whether the plaintiff prevailed, the amount awarded, any injunctions issued, or if the case was settled out of court. Include any relevant implications for the practices of W.R. Weis Company, Inc. regarding compliance with pension contribution obligations.]
**Conclusion:**
The case of Laborers' Pension Fund v. W.R. Weis Company, Inc. underscores the critical enforcement of pension fund contributions under ERISA and collective bargaining agreements, highlighting the responsibilities of employers to ensure that pension obligations are met to protect the retirement rights of employees.
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