The notion the a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit may plead different claims in the alternative is well established in both case law and formal rule. In this post, we discuss the ERISA claim process, appealing your ERISA claim, filing an ERISA complaint, when to hire an attorney, and more.Under the final regulations, MEWAs and ECEs will incur costs to fill out and electronically file the. Form M-1 and Form 5500. This article will focus on considerations relevant to supporting your client's position during the administrative review process. ERISA prohibits individuals from getting any compensation for consequential damages arising out of this type of an insurer's wrongful denial of benefits.