Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California v. Core Construction Builders - ERISA Labor Case
Summary
Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California filed an ERISA lawsuit against Core Construction Builders and Associates, Inc. in the Northern District of California. The pension trust fund seeks recovery of alleged pension contributions owed by the construction company. The complaint was filed on April 8, 2026, marking the initiation of civil litigation under federal labor law.
What changed
The Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California filed a civil complaint against Core Construction Builders and Associates, Inc. alleging ERISA violations related to pension contributions. The complaint, filed on April 8, 2026, was accompanied by a $405 filing fee. The pension trustees seek recovery of contributions allegedly owed under a collective bargaining agreement or pension plan.
For construction companies with union workforces covered by multiemployer pension plans, this case highlights the risks of pension contribution disputes. ERISA allows pension trust funds to sue to recover delinquent contributions, with potential liability for interest, attorney fees, and other statutory penalties. Construction firms should ensure robust compliance with CBA pension obligations.
What to do next
- Monitor for developments in the litigation
- Review collective bargaining agreements for pension contribution obligations
- Ensure pension contributions are current to avoid similar claims
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Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California et al v. Core Construction Builders and Associates, Inc.
Case Number: 4:26-cv-03026 Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A. Date Filed:
April 8, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 8, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-08-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Core Construction Builders and Associates, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21847608.). Filed by Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California, Sean ODonoghue, Rick Werner. (Attachments: # (1 |
| 04-08-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Do, Tino) |
| 04-08-26 | 3 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Sean ODonoghue, Sheet Metal Workers Pension Trust of Northern California, Rick Werner (Do, Tino) |
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