Rx information from Abbott

Group:

OK, the computer is up and running. I'm going to attempt to add some e-mail addresses to our basically "slush fund" group. But most of our contacts will probably be through the BJ alums blog. We will be needing to contact many more of the retirees if there's a chance of making a class action suit in regard to the way we're being treated by the BJ.

One common thread through our slush fund attorney and attorneys some of the group has talked to is that if you were cut off totally from either the Rx or medical coverages you have a case! Keep that in mind and keep all records of any payments you might have paid out that you believe should have been covered. You would be well served if you can have a copy of the contract in effect at the time of your separation/retirement from the BJ. That is main thing (at this point) the courts look at when there is any legal action. I'm even looking at some possibilities (in some limited cases) that would move the basis from the union contracts to making the separation/retirement letter as being interpreted as yet another superseding contract. That would really help the Rx coverages at least.

Even the small claims approach is still a viable possibility. I haven't heard from Bob Brown in regard as to how his claims are doing at this point. I would assume that the BJ appealing some of them is still in the process of being brought to court. If Bob wins...it would, of course, open the flood gates in that approach.

There are other interesting and significant developments in our cause. While it still won't be easy it's at least a shot.

More later...

bob abbott