No. 26-360
 
Title: FedEx Corporation, et al., Petitioners
v.
Robert A. Watt, et al.
Docketed: September 16, 2026
Linked with: 26A156
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (24-5945)
   Decision Date: March 16, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: May 15, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 30 2026 Application (26A156) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 13, 2026 to September 14, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Aug 05 2026 Application (26A156) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until September 14, 2026.
Sep 14 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 16, 2026)
Petition Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Sep 24 2026 Waiver of right of respondent Robert Watt, et al. to respond filed.
Main Document
Oct 14 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/6/2026.
Oct 16 2026 Brief amicus curiae of The ERISA Industry Committee filed. VIDED.
Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Oct 19 2026 Response Requested. (Due November 18, 2026)
Oct 26 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 18, 2026 to December 18, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Oct 27 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 18, 2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioners
Michael Edward Kenneally Jr.
Counsel of Record
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

michael.kenneally@morganlewis.com
Ph: (202) 739-3000
Party name: FedEx Corporation, et al.


Attorneys for Respondents
Mathew Paul Jasinski
Counsel of Record
Motley Rice LLC
20 Church Street
17th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

mjasinski@motleyrice.com
Ph: (860) 218-2725
Party name: Robert Watt, et al.


Other Attorneys
Emily Seymour Costin
Counsel of Record
Alston & Bird, LLP
950 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

emily.costin@alston.com
Ph: (202) 239-3300
Party name: The ERISA Industry Committee