# Retired MLB Umpires Sue for More Money

> Five retired MLB umpires including Joe West sue their retirement plan for over $5 million in back pay.
- Title: Retired MLB Umpires Sue for More Money · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Five retired MLB umpires including Joe West sue their retirement plan for over $5 million in back pay.
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- Published: 2026-11-05T21:17:03+00:00
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- Topics: mlb, retired umpires, joe west, benefit plan, employee retirement income security act, sue, news, india
## Umpires Sue Retirement Plan
Five retired MLB umpires including Joe West sued their retirement plan for over $5 million in back pay.

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## Alleged Underpayment
They claim their benefits were not correctly calculated under ERISA and should receive additional money.
## Sue for $5 Million
Their lawyer Paul B. Holmes said the amount owed exceeds $5 million.
## MLB Response
MLB declined comment citing the pending lawsuit.
## Key takeaway

Five retired MLB umpires sued their retirement plan for over $5 million in back pay under ERISA.