Sergio Casiano (Partner-Miami, FL) prevailed in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, in a case involving an ERISA claim against Wilson Elser’s client, a global signaling and mobility company. The plaintiff is a retired employee of our client’s company seeking an employer contribution to a 401(k) plan. The matter was removed to federal court, where Sergio successfully argued that under ERISA laws, the client has no obligation to contribute to the 401(k) plan. The plaintiff's counsel abandoned the claim and filed a stipulation of dismissal. Accordingly, the case was closed with no costs incurred by Wilson Elser’s employer client.