Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit May 7, 2004, 03-2165 (Randy E. Koons v. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aventis Integration Separation Plan, for Hrm Associates)

BEAM, Circuit Judge.

This case comes to us following a bench trial of Randall Koons’ claims for ERISA-protected severance benefits under 29 U.S.C. § 1132(a)(1)(B) and for interference with his ability to attain such benefits under 29 U.S.C. § 1140. The trial court

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found for the defendants, the Aventis Integration Separation Plan for HMR Associates (the Plan) and Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.