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cited 3× by 1 distinct case · “simply characterizing the claim as a tort claim rather than a breach of contract claim does not excuse the failure to pursue [administrative] remedies”
205 citation events (28 in the last 25 years) across 34 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: In Re Managed Care Litigation (flsd, 2003-12-08)
Treatment trajectory · 1986 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1986 2006 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 29 distinct citers.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) In Re Managed Care Litigation (2×)
S.D. Fla. · 2003 · signal: see · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
simply characterizing the claim as a tort claim rather than a breach of contract claim does not excuse the failure to pursue remedies
discussed Cited "see" John L. Hill, Francine Barnes, Franchot Barnes, Francesca Barnes, and Glory Celestine v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan (2×)
6th Cir. · 2005 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Cont’l Group, Inc., 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986) (White, X, dissenting) (dissenting from denial of petition for writ of certiorari, noting circuit split with respect to question of whether exhaustion is required for claims alleging violation of statutory duties by ERISA fiducia-ríes); see Powell v. A.T. & T.
discussed Cited "see" Hill v. Blue Cross of MI
6th Cir. · 2005 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Cont’l Group, Inc., 474 U.S. 1087 (1986) (White, J., dissenting) (dissenting from denial of petition for writ of certiorari, noting circuit split with respect to question of whether exhaustion is required for claims alleging violation of statutory duties by ERISA fiduciaries); see Powell v. A.T.&T.
discussed Cited "see" Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting, Inc. (2×)
Tenn. Ct. App. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Cont’l Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226 (11th Cir.1985), cert, denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986), where the court rejected an argument that use of permissive language meant that the claimant was not required to avail himself of the review process before filing a federal suit.
discussed Cited "see" Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. v. Humana Medical Plan, Inc. (2×)
M.D. Fla. · 2001 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Cotte v. Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Credito Yabucoeña (2×)
D.P.R. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Adamczyk v. Lever Bros. Co., Div. of Conopco (2×)
N.D. Ill. · 1997 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord, Mason v. Continental Group, Inc. 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Response Oncology, Inc. v. MetraHealth Insurance (2×)
S.D. Fla. · 1997 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1225-27 (11th Cir.1985), cert denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); see also Springer v. Wal-Mart Associates’ Group Health Plan, 908 F.2d 897 (11th Cir.1990).
discussed Cited "see" Michael Cantrell v. Walker Die Casting (2×)
Tenn. Ct. App. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Cont’l Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226 (11th Cir. 1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 88 L.
discussed Cited "see" Michael A. Costantino, on Behalf of the Class of v. Trw, Inc. Jake Schoepler, Secretary, Board of Administrators Trw Salaried Pension Plan (2×)
6th Cir. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226-27 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).0 TRW argues that Plaintiffs’ claims center on the proper interpretation of the Plan, which is best accomplished via administrative means.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Bible
Ariz. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Messer v. Kemp, 760 F.2d 1080, 1086-88 (11th Cir.1985) (affirming denial of mistrial after victim’s father lunged at and threatened defendant, when jury admonished, jurors polled as to impact of incident, and outburst not calculated to influence jury), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1088 , 106 S.Ct. 864 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); see generally Jay M.
discussed Cited "see" Alexander v. Fujitsu Business Communication Systems, Inc. (2×)
D.N.H. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), ce rt. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); Kross v. Western Elec.
discussed Cited "see" United Paperworkers International Union, Local 14 v. International Paper Co. (2×)
D. Me. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); Kross, 701 F.2d at 1245 .
discussed Cited "see" Curtis Baxter, Thomas F. Brill and E.R. Whinham, Attorneys-Appellants v. C.A. Muer Corporation and Northern Group Services, Inc. (2×)
6th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226 (11th Cir.1985), ce rt. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986), where the court rejected an argument that use of permissive language meant that the claimant was not required to avail himself of the review process before filing a federal suit.
discussed Cited "see" Ethelene Springer v. Wal-Mart Associates' Group Health Plan (2×)
11th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1225-27 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 , (1986); accord Merritt v. Confederation Life Ins.
discussed Cited "see" ca11 1990 (2×)
11th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
examined Cited "see" Curry v. Contract Fabricators Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (3×)
11th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
examined Cited "see" Cohen v. Gross, Sklar & Metzger (3×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
E.D. Pa. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Ian Lightbourne v. Richard L. Dugger, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General (2×)
11th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
In order to state a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel sufficient to reverse a conviction or set aside a sentence, a claimant must show that "counsel's performance was seriously deficient and that [the claimant] was prejudiced by the deficiency." Sinclair v. Wainwright, 814 F.2d 1516, 1519 (11th Cir.1987); see Messer v. Kemp, 760 F.2d 1080, 1088 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1088 , 106 S.Ct. 864 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Greenblatt v. Budd Co. (2×)
E.D. Pa. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 *743 S.Ct. 863, 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986) denying cert. to, 763 F.2d 1219 (11th Cir.1985).
discussed Cited "see" Treadwell v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance (2×)
D. Mass. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986) (White, J., dissenting).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Anderson v. YOUNG TOUCHSTONE COMPANY (2×)
W.D. Tenn. · 2010 · signal: see also · confidence low
Muer Corp., 941 F.2d 451, 453 (6th Cir.1991); see also Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226-27 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 8633 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); Kross v. Western Elec.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Fallick v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance (2×)
S.D. Ohio · 1997 · signal: see also · confidence low
Co., 925 F.2d 979, 986 (6th Cir.1991)); see also Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1226-27 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); Amato v. Bernard, 618 F.2d 559, 566-67 (9th Cir.1980).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Lindemann v. Mobil Oil Corp. (2×)
N.D. Ill. · 1994 · signal: see also · confidence low
Kross, 701 F.2d at 1245 ; see also Mason v. Continental Group Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 , 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Bernard Bolender, A/K/A Bernard Bolander v. Harry K. Singletary, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
11th Cir. · 1994 · signal: see also · confidence low
When challenging the imposition of the death penalty, “the question is whether there is a reasonable probability that, absent the errors, the sentencer — including an appellate court, to the extent it independently *1561 reweighs the evidence — would have concluded that the balance of aggravating and mitigating circumstances did not warrant death.” Id. at 695, 104 S.Ct. at 2069; see also Messer v. Kemp, 760 F.2d 1080, 1088 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1088 , 106 S.Ct. 864 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986).
cited Cited "see, e.g." texapp 1993
Tex. App. · 1993 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Mason v. Continental Group, Inc. , 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied , 474 U.S. 1087 (1986).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." McLean Hospital Corp. v. Lasher (2×)
D. Mass. · 1993 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., 763 F.2d 1219, 1227 (11 Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1087 [ 106 S.Ct. 863 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 ] (1986).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Boone
Utah Ct. App. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Messer v. Kemp, 760 F.2d 1080, 1087 (11th Cir.1985) (“Because-the trial judge is in the best position to evaluate the prejudicial effect of a spectator’s outburst, the decision on whether to grant a mistrial lies within his sound discretion.”), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1088 , 106 S.Ct. 864 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986); Howard v. State, 273 Ala. 544 , 142 So.2d 685, 687 (1961) (to the trial judge must “be committed matters of discretion which may not be reviewed unless it be made clearly to appear that his discretion has been abused.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Simone
unknown court · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Messer v. Kemp, 760 F.2d 1080, 1088-92 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 474 U.S. 1088 , 106 S.Ct. 864 , 88 L.Ed.2d 902 (1986) (weakly implied guilt, unavoidable in light of overwhelming evidence, was trial strategy). .
Mason Et Al.
v.
Continental Group, Inc., Et Al.
85-847.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jan 21, 1986.
474 U.S. 1087
White, Brennan.
Cited by 73 opinions  |  Published
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Pinpoint authority: bottom 67%
Citer courts: S.D. Florida (2)
Reporter's Syllabus — editorial summary, not part of the Court's opinion

On petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Justice WHITE, with whom Justice BRENNAN joins, dissenting.

Lead Opinion

C. A. 11th Cir. Certiorari denied.

Dissent

Justice White, with whom Justice Brennan joins,

dissenting.

In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that beneficiaries of an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plan must exhaust internal plan remedies before suing plan fiduciaries on the basis of an alleged violation of duties imposed by the statute. Although this ruling is consistent with the law of the Seventh Circuit, see Kross v. Western Electric Co., 701 F. 2d 1238 (1983), it is at odds with a decision of the Ninth Circuit, Amaro v. Continental Can Co. 724 F. 2d 747 (1984), which held that plaintiffs alleging a statutory violation (as opposed to a mere denial of benefits owing under an ERISA plan) need not exhaust internal remedies.* The Third Circuit has.noted the existence of this conflict but failed to take a direct position on it, see Barrowclough v. Kidder, Peabody & Co., 752 F. 2d 923, 939, n. 15 (1985), although that court’s acceptance of the notion that statutory ERISA claims are normally not arbitrable seems to reflect agreement with the Ninth Circuit’s approach. See id., at 941.

I believe that the Court should grant certiorari in this case in order to resolve the uncertainty over the existence of an exhaustion requirement in cases of this kind. The increasing significance of ERISA litigation is apparent from the growing number of such cases that appear on our docket; in a field so productive of federal litigation, the need for clear procedural rules governing access to the federal courts is imperative. Moreover, because the coverage of particular ERISA plans frequently extends to beneficiaries in more than one State — and, no doubt, in more than one judicial circuit — differences in the rules governing access to federal court for the purpose of pressing a claim under ERISA may have the troubling effect of encouraging forum shopping by plaintiffs. Accordingly, the conflict among the Circuits over the issue of an exhaustion requirement under ERISA can hardly be passed[*1088] over as an unimportant one unworthy of this Court’s attention. I therefore dissent from the denial of certiorari.

Cf. Amato v. Bernard, 618 F. 2d 559 (CA9 1980) (adopting exhaustion requirement where beneficiary merely seeks benefits due under the terms of an ERISA plan).