Benefits Committee Can be Sued for Benefits Misrepresentation
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Friday, May 13, 2011
A Mars, Inc. retiree can pursue fiduciary breach claims against the Mars Benefit Plans Committee, but not against the company, for misrepresenting the monthly retirement benefit amount to which she was entitled.
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