Morton v. Rosen's Diversified, Inc. Group Benefit Plan (D.Minn. 2008)

Outcome: Favorable defense settlement.

Description: The plaintiff brought a state action seeking benefits under a self-funded ERISA plan. Suit was removed to federal court. Case was defended based upon theory that employer was entitled to offset for subrogation due to a prior tort settlement. Case settled favorably in employer's favor including a termination of future benefits related to the accident.