U.G.N. Employee Benefits 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, N.D. Illinois (No. 1:24-cv-07908).
- August 30, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against U.G.N., Inc., apparently concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The suit was filed by a plaintiff on behalf of employees or plan participants, but the docket text does not provide further details. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet 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 U.G.N. Employee Benefits 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, N.D. Illinois (No. 1:24-cv-07908).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the U.G.N. Employee Benefits Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Paul Michael Secunda (Walcheske & Luzi LLC); Robert Peter Kondras , Jr. (HASSLER KONDRAS MILLER LLP). For U.G.N., Inc.: Kerryann Marie Haase (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP); Julia F. Mader (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP); Jorge M. Leon (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (Illinois)); Andrew P. Shelby (Michael Best & Friedrich). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Charles K Smith
Defendants
- U.G.N., Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Paul Michael SecundaWalcheske & Luzi LLCRepresents Charles K Smith12 tracked casespsecunda@walcheskeluzi.com · (414) 828-2372
- Robert Peter Kondras , Jr.HASSLER KONDRAS MILLER LLPRepresents Charles K Smith3 tracked caseskondras@hkmlawfirm.com · (812) 232-9691
Counsel for defendants
- Kerryann Marie HaaseMichael Best & Friedrich LLPRepresents U.G.N., Inc.kmhaase@michaelbest.com · (312) 222-0800
- Julia F. MaderMichael Best & Friedrich LLPRepresents U.G.N., Inc.jfmader@michaelbest.com · (414) 270-2719
- Jorge M. LeonMichael Best & Friedrich LLP (Illinois)Represents U.G.N., Inc.jmleon@michaelbest.com · (312) 596-5831
- Andrew P. ShelbyMichael Best & FriedrichRepresents U.G.N., Inc.andrew.shelby@michaelbest.com · (312) 222-0800
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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