Retired MLB Umpires File Lawsuit Over Retirement Plan Funds
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.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 5, 2026 — Five retired Major League Baseball umpires have initiated legal action, filing a lawsuit in federal court in New York. The suit targets their retirement plan, with the umpires alleging that they are owed additional funds.
Among the plaintiffs is Joe West, a widely recognized figure in baseball officiating, who retired after a lengthy career. The specific names of the other four retired umpires who joined the lawsuit were not immediately provided.
The legal filing was made in federal court in New York. The core of the allegation centers on claims that the retirement plan has not disbursed the full amount of money due to these former officials. Details regarding the exact sum of money in dispute or the specific reasons for the alleged shortfall were not disclosed in the initial report of the lawsuit.
The umpires’ retirement plan is the named defendant in the case. Further details concerning the timeline of the umpires’ careers, the specific provisions of the retirement plan in question, or the precise nature of the financial discrepancy have not been made public. The lawsuit is currently proceeding in the federal court system.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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