Retired MLB Umpires Sue Over Retirement Plan Payouts
Five retired Major League Baseball umpires, including Joe West, have filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York against their retirement plan, alleging they are owed additional money.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 5, 2026 —
Five former Major League Baseball (MLB) umpires have initiated legal action, filing a lawsuit in federal court in New York. The suit names their retirement plan as the defendant. The core allegation is that the umpires are owed additional funds that have not been disbursed.
Among the plaintiffs is Joe West, a prominent figure in baseball officiating for many years. The specific details regarding the amount of money allegedly owed, the period covered by the dispute, or the precise nature of the retirement plan were not provided in the available information. The lawsuit seeks to recover these alleged underpayments.
The legal filing was made in a federal court located in New York. Further details concerning the specific claims, the retirement plan’s administrators, and the requested relief are expected to emerge as the legal proceedings develop. The names of the other four retired umpires who joined the suit were not provided. The timeline for the case’s progression is also not yet established.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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