Snyder (Glenn E., Judith A.) v. Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar, Inc., York, Pennsylvania, Zimmerman (Wayne M.), Plan Administrator, Vice President, Employee Relations, Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Illinois, Wright (Richard W.), Manager, Employee Benefits Division, Peoria, Illinois, McQuay (Julie), Personnel/benefits Supervisor, Caterpillar, Inc., York, Pennsylvania

Citations: 31 F.3d 1173; 1994 WL 412948Docket: 94-7016

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; July 22, 1994; Federal Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Snyder v. Caterpillar, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of the lower court. The appeal involved appellants Glenn E. Snyder and Judith A. Snyder against Caterpillar, Inc., with additional parties including Wayne M. Zimmerman, Richard W. Wright, and Julie McQuay, all associated with Caterpillar's employee relations and benefits divisions in Peoria, Illinois, and York, Pennsylvania. The appeal was numbered 94-7016 and was decided on July 22, 1994. The ruling from the Middle District of Pennsylvania, presided over by Judge Caldwell, was upheld by the appellate court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues

Application: The appellate court confirmed the decision made by the lower court in the case involving appellants Glenn E. Snyder and Judith A. Snyder against Caterpillar, Inc.

Reasoning: In the case of Snyder v. Caterpillar, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of the lower court.

Jurisdiction and Appellate Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues

Application: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals exercised its jurisdiction to review and uphold a decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Reasoning: The ruling from the Middle District of Pennsylvania, presided over by Judge Caldwell, was upheld by the appellate court.