Breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims seeking retiree benefits were not preempted by ERISA where employee had allegedly negotiated for reinstatement of benefits as if there was no break in service upon resuming employment following termination, thereby creating an independent legal duty for employer.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer of shell eggs in the United States, sells eggs across the country and is comprised of its own operations, meaning they do not need to outsource to produce their eggs.

Appellant contracted with Altech to build a new football stadium.

Plaintiff filed rule 50(b) and rule 59 motions after jury found for defendant on the issues of anticipation and obviousness in plaintiff's patent infringement action and court held jury had sufficient evidence to find in defendant's favor and plaintiff's challenge to trial court's pre-trial and trial rulings failed. Motions denied.