CClaimWatch
Defense counsel in 6 cases

Larry M. Blocho , Jr.

Groom Law Group, Chartered

Address of record
1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006, 202-861-6634
Email
lblocho@groom.com
Phone
(202) 861-6634

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

6
Cases tracked
5 active · 1 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
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Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
0
Cases with values
of 6 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Wolfe v. FJ Management Inc. ERISA Class Action

A proposed class action against FJ Management Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), apparently involving claims related to the management or administration of employee retirement plans. The litigation involves disputes over plan fees and the selection of investment options, with parties exchanging supplemental authorities and briefing a motion to dismiss.

Filed
May 7, 2026
Represents
FJ Management
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Fritts v. Lockton ERISA Class Action

This proposed class action under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) names Lockton, Inc. as defendant. Based on the nature of suit coding, the lawsuit apparently concerns alleged violations of federal employee benefit plan or retirement plan obligations, though specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket metadata alone.

Filed
March 6, 2026
Represents
Lockton, Inc.
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Dunn Construction ERISA Class Action

This proposed class action alleges claims under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) against J.E. Dunn Construction Company. The lawsuit apparently involves alleged violations related to employee benefit plans or retirement accounts, though specific details are not available from the docket entry provided.

Filed
February 26, 2026
Represents
J.E. Dunn Construction Company, Dunn 401(k) Retirement Plan Committee
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Escobar ERISA Class Action

This is a proposed class action concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against the Board of Directors of JJF Management, Inc. The case involves claims related to the management or administration of an employee benefit plan. Details of the specific allegations are not available from the docket metadata provided.

Filed
August 15, 2025
Represents
Board of Directors of JJF Management, Inc., Dorothy Fitzgerald, Walter Skipper, James W Cash, Gregg J. Steinbarth, Margaret Fitzgerald, Robert M. Smith, David Jenkins
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Heeter ERISA Class Action

A proposed class action against Heeter and related defendants, apparently concerning employee benefits under ERISA. The docket reflects disputes over venue, with the case transferred from Maryland to Florida, but does not detail the specific allegations. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.

Filed
July 29, 2025
Represents
Board of Directors of J.J.F. Management Services, Inc., Dorothy Fitzgerald, Walter Skipper, Gregg J. Steinbarth, Margaret Fitzgerald, Robert M. Smith, David Jenkins
Defense counselSettled — claims closed

Dallas BBQ ESOP Settlement

This settlement resolves a class action lawsuit concerning the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) sponsored by W BBQ Holdings, Inc., which operates Dallas BBQ restaurants. The defendants have agreed to settle without admitting wrongdoing.

Claim deadline
July 24, 2026
Represents
Argent Trust Company, Herbert Wetanson, Gregor Wetanson, Stuart Wetanson

“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.