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Plaintiffs Ted Kozera, Richard Mekeel, and Arthur Filardi brought an action against IBEW, Local 501, Chapter, and Dynatram, alleging improper imposition and maintenance of a trusteeship, restriction of rights, and breach of the duty of fair representation. The plaintiffs claimed the trusteeship was used to suppress an uncooperative faction within Local 501 and that collective bargaining agreements were improperly negotiated and implemented. Additionally, plaintiff Richard Mekeel alleged wrongful termination by Dynatram due to his dissident activities. The court denied summary judgment motions by IBEW, Local 501, and Dynatram on all claims, finding genuine issues of material fact regarding the trusteeship's purpose, potential collusion, and Mekeel's termination. The motion for summary judgment by Chapter was granted in part regarding participation in the breach of the duty of fair representation, but denied in part concerning Chapter's alleged breach of the 1989-92 CBA.
Kozera v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, S.D. New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, S.D. New York.
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Plaintiffs Ted Kozera, Richard Mekeel, and Arthur Filardi brought an action against IBEW, Local 501, Chapter, and Dynatram, alleging improper imposition and maintenance of a trusteeship, restriction of rights, and breach of the duty of fair representation. The plaintiffs claimed the trusteeship was used to suppress an uncooperative faction within Local 501 and that collective bargaining agreements were improperly negotiated and implemented. Additionally, plaintiff Richard Mekeel alleged wrongful termination by Dynatram due to his dissident activities. The court denied summary judgment motions by IBEW, Local 501, and Dynatram on all claims, finding genuine issues of material fact regarding the trusteeship's purpose, potential collusion, and Mekeel's termination. The motion for summary judgment by Chapter was granted in part regarding participation in the breach of the duty of fair representation, but denied in part concerning Chapter's alleged breach of the 1989-92 CBA.
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