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Surge In Nicotine Fee Suits Shows Wellness Program Risks

By Kellie Mejdrich · October 28, 2024, 8:02 PM EDT

A recent crop of suits accusing employers of violating nondiscrimination provisions in federal benefits law by making workers who use nicotine pay more for health insurance underscores the risk of using...

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Case Information

Case Title

Secretary of Labor v. Macy's, Inc. et al

Case Number

1:17-cv-00541

Court

Ohio Southern

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

August 16, 2017


Case Title

Robert Platt v. Sodexo, S.A., et al

Case Number

23-55737

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3791 Employee Retirement

Date Filed

August 23, 2023


Case Title

Artis et al v. GardaWorld Cash Service Inc.

Case Number

3:24-cv-00837

Court

North Carolina Western

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

September 16, 2024


Case Title

Noel v. Pepsico Inc. et al

Case Number

7:24-cv-07516

Court

New York Southern

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

October 03, 2024


Case Title

SPENCER v. THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

Case Number

1:24-cv-09882

Court

New Jersey

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

October 17, 2024