In this post, we discuss the ERISA claim process, appealing your ERISA claim, filing an ERISA complaint, when to hire an attorney, and more. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.In determining whether an action is frivolous, the court must consider whether the complaint lacks an arguable basis in law or in fact. ERISA is one of the most important federal laws protecting the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries. This year's Annual ERISA Litigation Update summarizes key legal opinions and developments to assist plan sponsors and administrators. New York State Teamsters Conference Pension, -CV-01211, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext's comprehensive legal database. Directly as a result of the mismanagement and underfunding, the fund entered into a liquidation process in 2019. For example, the plaintiffs changed references to. "the defendants" in the first complaint to state the individuals named in the SAC. We expect to complete the merger in the first quarter of 2007.