ERISA Preemption

Federal preemption of state law under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act in life insurance beneficiary disputes.

1. Sagicor Life Insurance Company v. Houchins et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 6, 2018)
3. DefendantsJudith HouchinsDeborah HouchinsPlaintiffsSagicor Life Insurance CompanyInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
4. Case Tags: ERISA Preemption;Beneficiary Waiver;Interpleader Action;Fifth Circuit Case