D.C. Code § 1-815.01

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 1-815.01 - Judicial review
(a)In general. - A civil action may be brought:
(1) By a participant or beneficiary to enforce or clarify rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund under this chapter;
(2) By the Trustee:
(A) To enforce any claim arising (in whole or in part) under this chapter or the contract; or
(B) To recover benefits improperly paid from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund or to clarify a participant's or beneficiary's rights to benefits from the Trust Fund or Federal Supplemental Fund; and
(3) By the Secretary to enforce any provision of this chapter or the contract.
(b)Treatment of Trust Fund. - The Trust Fund may sue and be sued as an entity.
(c)Exclusive remedy. - This subchapter shall be the exclusive means for bringing actions against the Trust Fund, the Trustee, or the Secretary under this chapter.

D.C. Code § 1-815.01

Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 728, Pub. L. 105-33, § 11071.