SEARCH

Int'l Ass'n of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, & Transp. Workers, Local Union No. 71 v. Cudney & Co. Inc.

Firm Liable to Union for $61,186, Liquidated Damages; Issues Exist on Counterclaim's Merit

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers, Local Union No. 71; and John Helak, Michael Emiliani, Kenneth Jablonski, Paul Crist, Richard Wagner, Andrew Nowak, Jeffrey Mertz and Robert Beck, as Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 71 Health and Welfare Trust Fund, the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 71 Pension Fund and the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 71 Annuity Fund; and, John Helak, Brian Handzlik, Edward Bender, Jr., Paul Crist, Michael Konitzer, Andrew Nowak, Jeffrey Mertz and David Nieman, as Trustees of the Sheet Metal Contractors and Local No. 71 J.A.C. Education and Training Fund, Plaintiffsv.Cudney & Co., LLC, Defendant

DECISION AND ORDER¹ Before me is plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment [21].² For the following reasons, plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment is granted in part, and denied in part. BACKGROUNDIn this action brought pursuant to §§502(a)(3) and 515 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) [29 U.S.C. §§1132(a)(3) and 1145] and §301 of the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (“LMRA”) [29 U.S.C. §185], plaintiffs allege that defendant Cudney & Co., LLC breached a collective bargaining agreement executed on April 29, 2016 (the “CBA”) by failing to make contributions in the amount of $32,732.93 to the pension fund, health fund, annuity fund, and training fund, as required for the period of March 26, 2017 through May 20, 2017. Complaint [1],

More From ALM

Premium Subscription

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now

Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now

Bundle Subscriptions

Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now

From Data to Decisions

Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.

Exclusive Depth and Reach.

Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Big Pictures and Fine Details

Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.

British Legal Awards 2024

November 27, 2024
London

Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.

Learn More

GlobeSt. Healthcare Real Estate 2024

December 02, 2024 - December 03, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ

Join the industry's top owners, investors, developers, brokers and financiers for the real estate healthcare event of the year!

Learn More

ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES Awards 2024

December 11, 2024
Las Vegas, NV

This event shines a spotlight on how individuals and firms are changing the investment advisory industry where it matters most.

Learn More

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROSECUTION PARALEGAL

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROSECUTION PARALEGAL - NEW JERSEY OR NEW YORK OFFICESProminent mid-Atlantic law firm with multiple regional office lo...

Apply Now ›

ATTORNEY - REMOTE - NEW YORK

Experienced Insurance Defense Attorney.No in office requirement.Send resume to:

Apply Now ›

Associate Justice- Appellate Division, Palau Supreme Court

The Republic of Palau Judiciary is seeking applicants for one Associate Justice position who will be assigned to the Appellate Division of ...

Apply Now ›