Legal Case Summary

William Barnett v. So Cal Edison LTD Plan


Date Argued: Thu Nov 19 2015
Case Number: 84-3744
Docket Number: 3014345
Judges:Fernandez, M. Smith, Scheindlin
Duration: 23 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: William Barnett v. Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan** **Docket Number:** 3014345 **Court:** [Specify Court, if known] **Date:** [Specify Date of Filing/Decision, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** William Barnett - **Defendant:** Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan **Background:** The case involves William Barnett, who filed a lawsuit against the Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan. The nature of the dispute is centered around [specify the primary issue, e.g., employee benefits, pension plan claims, wrongful termination, etc.], which Barnett contends was improperly handled by the defendant. **Facts:** 1. William Barnett was [briefly describe the plaintiff's position, employment history, or relevant background]. 2. The Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan is [describe the nature of the defendant, e.g., a retirement or benefits plan offered by Southern California Edison]. 3. Barnett claims that [summarize the key allegations made by the plaintiff, such as denial of benefits, failure to follow plan procedures, or mismanagement of funds]. 4. Barnett alleges that he [describe any actions taken by Barnett, such as filing a claim with the plan, seeking administrative remedies, etc.]. 5. The defendant, Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan, has [outline the defendant's response or defense against Barnett’s claims]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case involve [list relevant legal issues, such as violations of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), misrepresentation of benefits, breach of fiduciary duty, etc.]. **Court's Decision:** [If known, summarize the court's ruling or decision, including any findings of fact or conclusions of law. If the case is still pending, mention that.] **Conclusion:** The outcome of William Barnett v. Southern California Edison Ltd. Plan will have implications for [discuss any broader impacts relating to employee benefits or similar claims]. The case underscores the importance of [highlight any important lessons or precedents that arise from this case]. **Note:** Any further developments in this case, including appeals or post-trial motions, may not be included in this summary, as specific dates and details may vary based on the timeline of the case. Further information should be sought for the most current status.

William Barnett v. So Cal Edison LTD Plan


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