Jared Klaus

Jared Klaus is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, focusing on complex commercial litigation. His experience includes all facets of complex litigation – from discovery to motion practice, as well as trials, arbitrations and appeals.

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United States Supreme Court Declines to Review Sixth Circuit’s Rejection of Class Certification in ERISA Fee Case

By Jared Klaus on March 29, 2012 Categories: ERISA Litigation, Health and Welfare Plans

The Supreme Court last week denied a writ of certiorari to review the Sixth Circuit’s rejection of class certification for a group of self-insured health plans alleging that their plan administrator charged them improper fees.… Continue Reading

Road to ERISA Class Action Certification Gets Bumpier With Second Circuit Decision in Nationwide Life Ins. Co. v. Haddock

By Jared Klaus on March 1, 2012 Categories: ERISA Litigation

In Nationwide Life Ins. Co. v. Haddock, No. 10-4237-cv (Feb. 6, 2012), the Second Circuit vacated a district court’s order certifying an ERISA class action in light of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, 131 S. Ct. 2541 (2011). This decision may be a game-changer in the ERISA class action litigation arena, and may ease the pressure on service providers and employers to settle even frivolous claims to avoid the expense of litigation.… Continue Reading