District Court, N.D. New York August 6, 2004, 5:00-cv-00962 (Brockett v. Utica Boilers, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM-DECISION and ORDER

HURD, District Judge.

I.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Gary F. Brockett (“Brockett” or “plaintiff’) commenced the instant action, alleging: (1) entitlement to additional benefits under the Utica Boilers, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan (“Plan”) for years 1993-97, and to benefits for Plan year 1998, pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), 29 U.S.C.