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Zander Group Holdings ERISA Class Action

Last verified October 3, 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. Nebraska (No. 8:24-cv-00428).

  1. November 4, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Zander Group Holdings, Inc., apparently concerning employee benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The specific allegations are not detailed in the docket text, but the nature-of-suit code indicates claims related to employee pension or welfare benefit plans. 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 Zander Group Holdings ERISA Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed November 4, 2024 in the District Court, D. Nebraska (No. 8:24-cv-00428).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Zander Group Holdings ERISA Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Seamus T. Kelly (MUSIC CITY LAW, PLLC). For Zander Group Holdings, Inc: Shaun A. Gates (GROOM LAW GROUP); Sarah M. Adams (GROOM LAW GROUP); Mark E. Stamelos (FORDHARRISON LLP); Lawrence A. Brett (GROOM LAW GROUP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • William H. Jones, II

Defendants

  • John Does 4-8
  • John Does 1-8
  • Steven James
  • Elizabeth Collins
  • Shervin Eftekhari
  • Joshua Vollet
  • Zander Insurance Agency
  • JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership

+ 4 more

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

  • Shaun A. GatesGROOM LAW GROUP
    Represents Zander Group Holdings, Inc, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan,, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership, Zander Insurance Agency, Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Elizabeth Collins, Steven James
    (202) 861-6615
  • Sarah M. AdamsGROOM LAW GROUP
    Represents Zander Group Holdings, Inc, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan,, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership, Zander Insurance Agency, Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Elizabeth Collins, Steven James
    3 tracked cases · $8.2M in disclosed settlements defended
    sadams@groom.com · (202) 861-5432
  • Mark E. StamelosFORDHARRISON LLP
    Represents Zander Group Holdings, Inc, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan,, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership, Zander Insurance Agency, Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Elizabeth Collins, Steven James
    mstamelos@fordharrison.com · (615) 574-6704
  • Lawrence A. BrettGROOM LAW GROUP
    Represents Zander Group Holdings, Inc, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan,, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership, Zander Insurance Agency, Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Elizabeth Collins, Steven James
    LBrett@groom.com · (631) 574-7265
  • Lars C. GolumbicGROOM LAW GROUP
    Represents Zander Group Holdings, Inc, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan,, Zander Group Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan, Jeffrey J. Zander, JJZ Insurance Agency Partnership, Zander Insurance Agency, Joshua Vollet, Shervin Eftekhari, Elizabeth Collins, Steven James, John Does 1-8, John Does 4-8
    13 tracked cases · $8.2M in disclosed settlements defended
    lgolumbic@groom.com · (202) 306-3013

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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