How Do I File an ERISA Claim? Different types of claims have different procedures.Closing Letter – No ERISA Violation Detected. RO should issue a pattern-closing letter in all cases in which there are not detected violations (Figure 7). The plan cannot extend the deadline without your consent. In this article, we break down some of ERISA's complexities and highlight its key rules of engagement. A court determined that the written terms of a retirement plan violated ERISA but no allegation of fraud, mistake, or inequitable conduct existed. This decision provides employer plan sponsors and administrators with some important reminders regarding ERISA document requests. Describe in detail "the extensive factual and economic support for. (e) Settlement without consent of all parties.