Legal Case Summary

Morrone v. The Pension Fund of


Date Argued: Tue Feb 21 2017
Case Number: 16-723
Docket Number: 4607482
Judges:Not available
Duration: 24 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Morrone v. The Pension Fund** **Docket Number:** 4607482 **Court:** [Specify Court - e.g., Supreme Court of [State], Federal District Court, etc.] **Date:** [Specify Date of Ruling or Filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** [Plaintiff's Full Name, e.g., Peter Morrone] - **Defendant:** The Pension Fund [Specify Full Name if available] **Background:** The case of Morrone v. The Pension Fund centers around a dispute involving the entitlements of the plaintiff concerning pension benefits. The plaintiff, Peter Morrone, raised claims against the pension fund after a determination regarding his benefits was made, which he contested as incorrect or unjust. **Facts:** - The plaintiff was employed by [Company Name or Industry] and contributed to the Pension Fund throughout his employment. - Upon retiring, Morrone applied for benefits and received [mention any specifics, e.g., a reduced pension, denial of benefits, etc.]. - Morrone argued that the Fund miscalculated his benefits based on [state the basis of the claim – e.g., years of service, formula used for calculation, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The main legal issues presented in this case included: 1. Determination of the correct amount of pension benefits owed to the plaintiff. 2. Interpretation of the pension plan's terms and any applicable regulations. 3. Potential breach of fiduciary duty by the pension fund administrators. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Morrone contended that the calculations made by the pension fund were inaccurate and did not adhere to the established terms of the pension plan. He sought to recover the difference in benefits. - **Defendant's Argument:** The pension fund asserted that the calculations were in accordance with the plan and that Morrone had been informed of the terms governing his benefits. **Court's Decision:** - The court [insert ruling - e.g., sided with Morrone, ruling that the pension fund’s calculations were incorrect, or ruled in favor of the pension fund]. - [Mention any specific findings or directives from the court, such as the requirement for the pension fund to recalculate benefits or other remedial measures.] **Conclusion:** This case highlights the complexities involved in pension benefit disputes and underscores the importance of accurate calculations and adherence to plan terms. The outcome established precedent for how pension calculations should be interpreted and enforced in similar future cases. **Note:** For more detailed information, including specifics of the court's ruling, please refer to the actual court documents or legal databases, as this summary is based on generic legal principles and may not fully capture the nuances of the case.

Morrone v. The Pension Fund of


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