1st Circ. Seems Torn Over Health Plan Surcharge For Smokers

By Carolyn Muyskens · September 16, 2026, 8:14 PM EDT

A First Circuit panel appeared divided Wednesday over whether a casino company is required to refund tobacco use fees after smokers on the company's health plan complete a tobacco cessation program....

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Case Information

Case Title

Williams v. Bally's Management Group, LLC

Case Number

25-2159

Court

Appellate - 1st Circuit

Nature of Suit

3791 Empl. Ret. Inc. Security Act

Date Filed

December 10, 2025