Neshoma Orchestra and Singers, Inc. v. American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund et al

  1. April 19, 2019

    Orchestra Owes Union Pension $1.6M For Exiting Fund

    A Jewish orchestra must pay a withdrawal fee imposed on it by a union pension fund, a New York federal judge ruled Friday, awarding the fund more than $1.1 million for the fee, plus more than $500,000 between interest and damages.

  2. August 06, 2018

    Band Can't Yet Appeal Dismissal Of Claims Against Union

    A New York federal judge rejected a Jewish band's request to immediately appeal the dismissal of breach of contract and other claims it asserted against a union after a multiemployer pension fund sued the band in an effort to collect a withdrawal fee.

  3. May 23, 2018

    Orchestra Can't Fight Pension Fund Exit Fee, Judge Says

    A Jewish music group can't challenge a withdrawal fee imposed on it by a union pension fund since the group didn't request to arbitrate the issue until after the deadline passed, a New York federal judge ruled Wednesday, awarding the fund a partial quick win.