Moore & Van Allen Secures Summary Judgment Victory in Central States ESOP Litigation
Moore & Van Allen is pleased to announce a significant litigation victory for its ESOP Litigation team. A federal court has granted the firm’s motion for summary judgment in the Central States ESOP matter, dismissing the case in its entirety with prejudice.
This decision represents a major win for the client and for the ESOP community more broadly. The ruling provides important guidance for ESOP companies navigating complex issues related to ESOP financing and repurchase obligations. The court’s well‑reasoned opinion adopted many of the firm’s arguments and cited extensively to the team’s briefing and precedent.
The matter was led by Partner Mark Nebrig, with key support from Danny Johnson, who played an instrumental role early in the engagement. The core litigation team included Chassity Bobbitt, Emily Kocher, Beth Williams, Michelle Kass, Dasha Ivaschenko, Janet Koronkiewicz, and Drew Newman, who joined the team as the matter progressed.
“This outcome underscores the strength of our ESOP litigation practice and the depth of experience our team brings to complex, high‑stakes matters,” said Nebrig.
Moore & Van Allen’s ESOP Litigation team continues to represent clients nationwide in significant ERISA and fiduciary litigation.
This decision builds on Moore & Van Allen’s recent success representing clients in significant ERISA and ESOP litigation matters: