Current Class Actions

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The firm represents a putative class of United Airlines retirees who were promised that if they retired early (which benefited United), they would be eligible for any additional benefits if an early out program with better benefits was offered within 36 months of their retirement.

Due to the pandemic, United sought to reduce its number of employees by offering two new early out programs. But it declined to honor its promise to the previous retirees, refusing to pay them the benefits of new programs and calling them "leaves of absence" so that United could use COVID funds to pay for the programs.

The case was filed in Chicago on November 30, 2021. The name of the case is Hoffman, et al. v. United Airlines, Inc., et al., No. 21-cv-06395 (N.D.Ill.). The case is currently on appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, where plaintiffs are challenging the District Court's granting of United's motion to dismiss.

The parties have reached a settlement agreement. You can read about the proposed settlement below. The district court must approve the settlement before funds can be disbursed.