What is the result of an award of pension benefits and attorney's fees?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Chambless v. Masters, Mates & Pilots Pension Plan, 885 F.2d 1053 (2nd Cir. 1989):

The award of pension benefits is reversed and the case is remanded for an award of benefits consistent with this opinion. The case is also remanded for an award of paralegal fees consistent with Missouri v. Jenkins. The rulings on attorney's fees and costs are otherwise affirmed.

Reversed in part, affirmed in part, and remanded.

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