No. 25-514

Microchip Technology Incorporated, et al. v. Peter Schuman, et al.

Lower Court: Ninth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-10-27
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
Response RequestedResponse WaivedRelisted (2) Experienced Counsel
Tags: breach-of-duty employee-benefits erisa fiduciary-duty release-of-claims voluntary-release
Key Terms:
Arbitration ERISA JusticiabilityDoctri ClassAction
Latest Conference: 2026-01-09 (distributed 2 times)
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether a plan sponsor's alleged breach of fiduciary duty may prevent the enforcement of an otherwise knowing and voluntary release under ERISA, where the releasing parties were aware of the underlying facts when signing the release

Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether, in a case involving a release of claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a plan sponsor’s alleged breach of fiduciary duty may prevent the enforcement of an otherwise knowing and voluntary release, where the releasing parties were aware of the facts underlying the alleged breach when they signed the release.

Docket Entries

2026-01-12
Petition DENIED.
2025-12-23
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
2025-12-22
Reply of Microchip Technology Inc., et al. submitted.
2025-12-22
Reply of petitioners Microchip Technology Inc., et al. filed. (Distributed)
2025-12-08
Brief of Peter Schuman, et al. in opposition submitted.
2025-12-08
Brief of respondents Peter Schuman, et al. in opposition filed.
2025-11-06
Response Requested. (Due December 8, 2025)
2025-10-29
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025.
2025-10-27
Waiver of Peter Schuman, et al. of right to respond submitted.
2025-10-27
Waiver of right of respondent Peter Schuman, et al. to respond filed.
2025-10-23
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 26, 2025)

Attorneys

Microchip Technology Inc., et al.
Neal Kumar KatyalMilbank LLP, Petitioner
Neal Kumar KatyalMilbank LLP, Petitioner
Peter Schuman, et al.
Michael RubinAltshuler & Berzon, Respondent
Michael RubinAltshuler & Berzon, Respondent