Smith & Nephew ERISA Class Action
Last verified October 8, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, D. Massachusetts (No. 1:24-cv-12247).
- August 30, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Smith & Nephew Inc., apparently concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The specific allegations are not detailed in the docket metadata, but the case likely involves claims on behalf of employee benefit plan participants. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not a settlement.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Smith & Nephew ERISA Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed August 30, 2024 in the District Court, D. Massachusetts (No. 1:24-cv-12247).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Smith & Nephew ERISA Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Paul M Secunda (Walcheske & Luzi LLC); Jonathan M. Feigenbaum. For Smith & Nephew Inc.: Rachel P. Kaercher (Littler Mendelson); Wesley E. Stockard (Littler Mendelson); James Fielding (Littler Mendelson); Bradley Crowell (Littler Mendelson). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Annemari Cooley
- Daniel Nykiel
Defendants
- US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..
- Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc..
- Smith & Nephew Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Paul M SecundaWalcheske & Luzi LLCRepresents Daniel Nykiel, Annemari Cooley12 tracked casespsecunda@gmail.com · (414) 828-2372
- Jonathan M. FeigenbaumRepresents Daniel Nykiel, Annemari Cooley2 tracked casesjonathan@erisaattorneys.com · (617) 357-9700
Counsel for defendants
- Rachel P. KaercherLittler MendelsonRepresents Smith & Nephew Inc., Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc.., US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..2 tracked casesrkaercher@littler.com · (404) 443-3509
- Wesley E. StockardLittler MendelsonRepresents Smith & Nephew Inc., Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc.., US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..4 tracked caseswstockard@littler.com · (404) 233-0330
- James FieldingLittler MendelsonRepresents Smith & Nephew Inc., Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc.., US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..2 tracked casesjfielding@littler.com · (404) 760-3969
- Bradley CrowellLittler MendelsonRepresents Smith & Nephew Inc., Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc.., US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..bcrowell@littler.com · (302) 632-2632
- Alexa Marie EspositoLittler Mendelson P.C.Represents Smith & Nephew Inc., Board of Directors of Smith & Nephew, Inc.., US Pension and Benefits Executive Committee of Smith & Nephew, Inc..aesposito@littler.com · (617) 378-6000
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- Dionne v. Froedtert ThedaCare Health ERISA Class Action · Walcheske & Luzi LLC
- UniFirst Corporation ERISA Class Action · Walcheske & Luzi LLC
- Hopfer v. Western States Envelope Company · Walcheske & Luzi LLC
- Baker v. Avangrid Management Company ERISA Class Action · Littler Mendelson
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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