Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Honeywell’s Retiree Benefit Lawsuit

A federal district court did not commit reversible error when it dismissed Honeywell International Inc.'s lawsuit against the United Automobile Workers, seeking court approval of Honeywell’s decision to trim its retirees’ health benefits, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Oct. 26 in an unpublished decision (Honeywell International Inc. v. International Union United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, 3d Cir., 11-4557, 10/26/12).

The three-judge appellate panel rejected Honeywell’s contention that, under the “first-filed” rule, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey should have allowed Honeywell to proceed with its ...