- Represented a leading health insurance company in a two-week federal jury trial against commercial drug testing laboratories, which resulted in a complete verdict in the client’s favor.
- Represented several companies in putative class actions alleging ERISA violations and breach of fiduciary duty from the selection of certain actuarial equivalence factors used to calculate benefits in defined benefit pension plans.
- Represented clients across the country in putative class actions alleging breaches of fiduciary duties under ERISA regarding the selection of investments and payment of supposed excessive fees in 401(k) and 403(b) plans with favorable results.
- Secured a favorable dismissal of denial of benefits claim for third-party administrator.
- Represented a bottling company of a Fortune 100 beverage manufacturer and distributor in a class action lawsuit alleging breaches of fiduciary duty under ERISA for offering allegedly imprudent and expensive investments in its 401(k) plan and excessive recordkeeping fees.
- Secured a complete dismissal of denial of a benefits claim for a multi-employer-union health and welfare fund in the denial of a benefits claim.
- Defended an actuarial consulting firm against claims for actuarial malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
Michelle Jackson
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7870
- Email: michelle.jackson@alston.com
Michelle helps clients navigate the evolving intricacies of ERISA litigation and other employee benefits matters. She uses her experience defending a variety of clients in complex, high stakes matters to drive efficient and effective results.