On November 17, 2006, Verizon spun off its domestic print and Internet yellow pages directories publishing operations as well as the Verizon Information Services (VIS) to Idearc. As part of the spin-off transaction, Verizon retirees were moved from the well-funded pension plan of Verizon into an up-start company’s pension plan, which may not be in their best interest. The Association of BellTel Retirees Inc. is pursuing legal action in order to return these retirees to their Verizon-provided pensions.
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Murphy, et al, v. Verizon, et al, Idearc/SuperMedia, et al,
Case No. 3:09-cv-02262-G
Dallas Federal Court
Senior Judge A. Joe Fish
June 1, 2015 – U.S. Supreme Court’s Denial of Petition For a Writ of Certiorari
April 22, 2015 – Verizon Defendants’ Opposition to Retirees’ Petition to U.S. Supreme Court For a Writ of Certiorari
February 26, 2015 – Clerk’s Order Allowing Verizon More Time to Respond (Due date: April 22, 2015)
February 23, 2015 – Verizon’s Motion for More Time to Respond
February 17, 2015 – Retirees’ Petition to U.S. Supreme Court For a Writ of Certiorari
October 28, 2014 – Appellants/Retirees’ Petition for En Banc Rehearing
October 28, 2014 – Appellants/Retirees’ Petition for Panel Rehearing
October 14, 2014 – Appellate Court Panel’s Decision to Affirm Judgment
September 4, 2014 – Transcript of Oral Argument Before Appellate Judges
July 23, 2014 – Notice: Oral Argument Hearing Set for Thursday, September 4, 2014
June 12, 2014 – Notice of Oral Argument Hearing (Please Note: The appellate court will conduct an oral argument hearing for the Murphy case during the first week in September 2014. The exact date and hour has not yet been determined and, when known, will be posted.)
April 7, 2014 – Retirees-Appellants’ Reply Brief – (Please Note: This is the final legal brief to be filed. Now, both sides await notice from the Appellate Court on when the case will be scheduled for an oral argument hearing before a 3-judge panel to decide the case. This could be several months from now. ONCE RECEIVED, A NOTICE OF THE HEARING DATE WILL BE POSTED)
March 13, 2014 – Verizon Defendants/Appellees’ Appellate Brief
January 21, 2014 – Retirees’ Appellants’ Brief
June 4, 2012 – Plaintiffs’ Reply to SuperMedia EBC’s Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Amended Motion to Submit Supplemental Admissions Made by SuperMedia EBC
June 1, 2012 – Update Notice/Letter Sent to Association Members
May 23, 2012 – SuperMedia EBC’s Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Amended Motion to Submit Supplemental Admissions Made by SuperMedia EBC
May 2, 2012 – Plantiffs’ Amended Motion to Submit Supplemental Admissions Made by Supermedia EBC
April 24, 2012 – SuperMedia EBC’s Answer to Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint
April 9, 2012 – Plaintiffs’ Submission of Supplemental Authority
April 6, 2012 – Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Permission to File Supplemental Authority
April 6, 2012 – Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority
March 30, 2012 – Plaintiffs’ Submission of Supplemental Materials Under Seal
March 28, 2012 – Order Denying Verizon Defendants’ Motion to Strike
March 28, 2012 – Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Permission to File Supplemental Evidence
March 26, 2012 – Order Denying SuperMedia EBC’s Motion to Dismiss
January 12, 2012 – Plaintiffs’ Response to Verizon Defendants’ Motion to Strike Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Materials
January 6, 2012 – Verizon Defendants’ Motion to Strike Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Materials
December 23, 2011 – Plaintiffs’ Motion to Submit Supplemental Materials
October 28, 2011 – Verizon Defendants’ Reply and Memorandum Brief in Support of Verizon Defendants’ August 25, 2011, Motion for Summary Judgment
October 28, 2011 – SuperMedia’s Reply and Memorandum Brief in Support of SuperMedia’s August 26, 2011, Motion for Summary Judgment
October 28, 2011 – Plaintiffs’ Reply Brief in Support of their August 26, 2011, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
October 14, 2011 – Verizon Defendants’ Response and Memorandum Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ August 26, 2011, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
October 14, 2011 – Plaintiffs’ Response and Memorandum Brief in Opposition to Verizon Defendants’ August 26, 2011 Motion for Summary Judgment
September 30, 2011 – Notice/Letter Sent to all Class Members
August 26, 2011 – SuperMedia EBC’s Memorandum Brief and Motion for Summary Judgment
August 26, 2011 – Verizon Defendants’ Memorandum Brief and Motion for Summary Judgment
August 26, 2011 – Plaintiffs’ Memorandum Brief and Motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Claims Two, Three, Four, and Six of the Second Amended Complaint
July 27, 2011 – Plaintiff’s Opposition to SuperMedia EBC’s Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint
July 12, 2011 – SuperMedia EBC’s Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint
July 5, 2011 – Verizon Defendants’ Answer to Second Amended Complaint for Proposed Class Action Relief
June 21, 2011 – Second Amended Complaint for Proposed Class Action Relief
March 16, 2011 – Order Directing Jacobsen Case be Transferred to Dallas Federal Court for Proceedings with Murphy Case
March 9, 2011 – Amended Scheduling Order
March 3, 2011 – Order for Class Certification
December 23, 2010 – Plaintiff’s Reply in Support of Motion for Class Certification
December 8, 2010 – Verizon’s Response to Motion for Class Certification
December 2, 2010 – Motion for Class Certification
December 2, 2010 – Memorandum Brief for Motion for Class Certification
November 24, 2010 – Joint Status Report
November 1, 2010 – Answer by SuperMedia EBC to Amended Complaint
October 20, 2010 – Update Report
October 18, 2010 – Order on Motions to Dismiss
April 13, 2010 – Idearc/SuperMedia Defendents’ Reply Brief for Motion to be Dismissed from Case
April 13, 2010 – Verizon Defendants’ Reply Brief for Motion to Dismiss 5th Claim for Relief
March 30, 2010 – Plaintiffs’ Opposition to SuperMedia Defendants’ Motion to be Dismissed from Case
March 30, 2010 – Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Verizon Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss 5th Claim for Relief
March 10, 2010 – Idearc/SuperMedia Defendants’ Motion to be Dismissed from Case
December 22, 2006 – Plan Amendment to Verizon Management Pension Plan
December 8, 2006 – Omnibus Amendment to Verizon Health and Welfare Benefit Plans and Programs Relating to Idearc Individuals
November 17, 2006 – Verizon-Idearc “Employee Matters Agreement”
For information on the Association’s other legal action against Idearc/SuperMedia, please visit the
Jacobsen v. Verizon page.
February 17, 2015 – Retirees’ Petition to U.S. Supreme Court For a Writ of Certiorari
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