Airplane Fuel Co. Seeks To Ax Union Healthcare Dispute: Legal Interpretations Clash Over Employee Participation In a recent legal brief, Airplane Fuel Co. highlighted that the memorandum merely required contributions for employees who participate in the fund. The company’s interpretation suggests that non-submission of an enrollment form equates to a decision not to participate, thereby relieving Airplane Fuel Co. of financial obligation.
Frank W. Brennan, representing Airplane Fuel Co., emphasized the crux of the dispute: “This really comes down to a disagreement over whether these employees ever elected to be part of the health plan. We asked for proof of enrollment before the litigation, and instead, we received a lawsuit.”
Airplane Fuel Co. Seeks To Ax Union Healthcare Dispute: Local Impact and Ongoing Legal Representation The lawsuit specifically involves Airplane Fuel Co. employees represented by Teamsters Local 553 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York. As the legal battle unfolds, representatives for the trustees have remained silent, while the trustees themselves are represented by Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. Airplane Fuel Co. continues to receive legal counsel from Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP.
