STD Plan Is Not Subject To ERISA; Complaint Must Be Dismissed, Judge Says

(June 10, 2022, 9:33 AM EDT) -- PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon federal judge on June 2 adopted a magistrate judge’s May 4 findings and recommendation, agreeing with the magistrate judge that a disability claimant’s suit must be dismissed because the court lacks jurisdiction as the short-term disability (STD) plan at issue is not governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act....