atwood doctrine

Atwood doctrine. The principle that, to the extent an ERISA plan and its summary-plan description conflict regarding the circumstances under which benefits may be denied, the summary-plan description controls. Atwood v. Newmont Gold Co., 45 F.3d 1317 (9th Cir. 1995); 29 USCA § 1022. See SUMMARY-PLAN DESCRIPTION. [Cases: Pensions 47. C.J.S. Pensions and Retirement Plans and Benefits §§ 31–33.]

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