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In brief
Overview
According to Peter K. Stris, the case Sereboff v. Mid Atlantic Medical Services concerns whether a health‑plan’s claim for contractual reimbursement is cognizable under ERISA §502(a)(3).
According to Mr. COLEMAN, the dispute involves the plan’s equitable subrogation right to recover from a settlement fund obtained by the beneficiaries.
Background and question before the Court
According to Peter K. Stris, the question presented is whether a claim for contractual reimbursement is cognizable under section 502(a)(3) of ERISA.
What each side argues
Petitioner Position
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
Respondent Position
According to Mr. COLEMAN, the respondent contends that the plan’s equitable subrogation right permits it to seek reimbursement from the settlement fund.
What happened at oral argument
According to Chief Justice Roberts, Chief Justice Roberts announced the hearing of Sereboff v. Mid Atlantic Medical Services.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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