ERISA Preempts Orthopedic Provider’s State, Common-Law Claims, Judge Says

Mealey's (April 21, 2021, 1:50 PM EDT) -- CAMDEN, N.J. — Because resolution of both common-law and state law claims involving alleged underpayment for medical service would require reference to Employee Retirement Income Security Act plans, that law preempts the case, a federal judge in New Jersey said April 19 in granting dismissal....