Whirlpool and Other Employers Sue UnitedHealth Group Over Claims Handling Practices

Whirlpool Corporation, along with Aramark, Kraft Heinz, and W.W. Grainger, has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group (UHG) for alleged breaches of contractual and fiduciary duties under ERISA. The lawsuit claims UHG engaged in 'cross-plan offsetting,' recovering overpayments from one health plan by underpaying another, which forced the employers to contribute millions in additional medical expenses. Additionally, the complaint accuses UHG of inadequate claims scrutiny, resulting in improper payments while retaining fees from shared savings practices.