Plaintiffs Seek Modification Of ERISA Section In Dismissal Of Federal WA Cares Suit

Mealey's (May 10, 2022, 9:26 AM EDT) -- SEATTLE — Arguing in part that the court’s finding as to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act “was not necessary due to its holding regarding the Tax Injunction Act [TIA],” plaintiffs fighting Washington’s new public state-sponsored long-term care insurance program known as WA Cares on May 6 asked a Washington federal judge to modify that part of his order dismissing their putative class challenge without prejudice for lack of jurisdiction....