James T. Williams sued Fred P. Wright and Wright Pest Control Co. for violating ERISA and breaching a retirement contract. The district court ruled in favor of the appellees, but the court of appeals disagreed, stating that some retirement benefits fall under ERISA's definition. The case involves determining whether a retirement arrangement outlined in a 1981 letter is a "plan, fund, or program" covered by ERISA. The court analyzed the arrangement using the Donovan analysis and found that it met the guidelines for ERISA coverage. The court also considered whether the arrangement primarily constituted payment of retirement income or was an employment contract. The case involves the application of ERISA provisions and preemption of state laws related to employee benefit plans.
Williams v. Wright (1991)
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
927 F.2d 1540
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