Claims

Some typical examples of the subject matter of claims in which OPDU has been involved:

• Incorrect formulas used for calculating benefits
• Interpretation of Trust Deeds
• Overpayment of Benefits
• Misapplication of Scheme Rules
• Seeking Court Directions
• Early retirement & ill-health disputes
• Rectification proceedings
• Accounting irregularities
• DC choices of investment funds
• Pension Sharing Orders
• General administration errors
• TUPE issues
• Misrepresentations by trustees
• Transfer Values
• Incorrect quotations
• Discrepancies between scheme documentation and administration practice
• Delays in the transfer and payment of benefit assets
• PPF levy issues

The issues have involved individual claim sums ranging up to £20m.