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Del Monte Corp. v. Blau

U.S.
Oct 7, 1985
474 U.S. 865 (1985)

Summary

holding that state common law claims for breach of contract and implied contract, promissory estoppel, estoppel by conduct, and fraud and deceit are preempted under ERISA

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Opinion

No. 84-2009.

October 7, 1985.


ORDER

C.A. 9th Cir. Motion of Organization Resources Counselors, Inc., for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 748 F. 2d 1348.


Summaries of

Del Monte Corp. v. Blau

U.S.
Oct 7, 1985
474 U.S. 865 (1985)

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Case details for

Del Monte Corp. v. Blau

Case Details

Full title:DEL MONTE CORP. ET AL. v. BLAU ET AL

Court:U.S.

Date published: Oct 7, 1985

Citations

474 U.S. 865 (1985)

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