Name of Case | MetLife v. Glenn | Frankie White v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. | Burke v. Pitney Bowes Inc. Long-Term Disability Plan |
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Court | Supreme Court | 11th Circuit | 9th Circuit |
Type of Plan | Disability | Disability | Disability |
Plan Sponsor | Employer | Employer | Employer |
Plan Administrator | Insurance Co. | Benefits Committee | Benefits Committee |
Source of Payment | Insurance Co.’s Assets | Trust | Trust | Source of Funding | Employer paid premiums | Employer contributions | Employer and Employee contributions |
Court’s Holding | Conflict exists | No Conflict | Conflict exists |
Table of Key Elements in Conflicts Decisions
Name of CaseMetLife v. GlennFrankie White v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Burke v. Pitney Bowes Inc. Long-Term Disability Plan CourtSupreme Court11th Circuit9th CircuitType of PlanDisabilityDisabilityDisabilityPlan SponsorEmployerEmployerEmployerPlan AdministratorInsurance Co.Benefits CommitteeBenefits CommitteeSource of PaymentInsurance Co.'s AssetsTrustTrustSource of FundingEmployer paid premiumsEmployer contributionsEmployer and…