District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund v. Whiting Glass, Inc. - ERISA Complaint
Summary
A civil case was filed on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Whiting Glass, Inc. The complaint was filed by District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund and others, alleging violations related to ERISA.
What changed
On March 17, 2026, a civil complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case number 4:26-cv-02303, against Whiting Glass, Inc. The plaintiffs, including the District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund, allege violations related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The filing fee was $405.
This filing initiates litigation concerning potential ERISA violations. Companies in the construction and related industries, particularly those with employee benefit plans governed by ERISA, should be aware of this action. While specific penalties are not detailed in this initial filing, non-compliance with ERISA can lead to significant financial penalties and legal liabilities. Further monitoring of court filings is recommended to understand the specific claims and potential outcomes.
What to do next
- Review complaint details for potential impact on benefit plan administration.
- Assess current ERISA compliance practices in light of the allegations.
Source document (simplified)
District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund et al
Case Number: 4:26-cv-02303 Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A. Date Filed:
March 17, 2026
Last Filing Date:
March 17, 2026
View Publicly Available Documents Case Summary No summary of this case is available
Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-17-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Whiting Glass, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21763391.). Filed by John Maggiore, Northern California Glaziers Individual Account Retirement Trust Fund, Chris Bagatelos, James Hewett, Northern Californi |
| 03-17-26 | 2 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Chris Bagatelos, District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund, Finishing Trades Institute of Northern California and Nevada Trust Fund, James Hewett, John Maggiore, Northern California G |
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