Retired MLB Umpires Sue Over Benefit Plan Payments
Five retired Major League Baseball umpires, including Joe West, have filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York alleging they are owed additional money from their benefit plan.
Elmira, NY, November 5, 2026 — A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in New York by five retired Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires. The group alleges that they are owed additional payments from their established benefit plan.
Among the plaintiffs is Joe West, a prominent figure in baseball umpiring for decades. The specific details regarding the amount of money alleged to be owed or the exact nature of the dispute over the benefit plan were not immediately available.
The legal action centers on the administration and distribution of funds from the umpires’ benefit plan. The retired officials contend that they have not received the full amount of compensation they are entitled to under the terms of the plan.
Federal court filings indicate the lawsuit has been initiated in New York. Further information concerning the timeline of the benefit plan’s alleged underpayments, the specific parties being sued, or any response from MLB or the plan administrators has not been disclosed.
The legal proceedings are ongoing, and additional details are expected to emerge as the case progresses through the federal court system.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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