Retired umpires sue MLB over alleged pension underpayment

Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, have filed a federal lawsuit in New York against Major League Baseball. The umpires claim they were underpaid under the retirement income plan, totaling a potential loss of about $2 million. Their grievances follow an administrative appeal process that was denied, and they allege MLB improperly calculated benefits. The lawsuit highlights issues with the pension plan structure and calls for an examination of mistakes in payment calculations. MLB declined to comment as the case is ongoing.

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