Opinion ID: 782711
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Heading: Waiver of claim of constructive discharge in violation of ERISA

Text: 90 In his original complaint, Terry claimed that defendants violated his rights under ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1140, alleging that the fact that he was not vested in his pension was a basis for defendants' decision to constructively terminate him. As discussed previously, the district court did not explicitly address plaintiff's ERISA claim. However, in dismissing his constructive discharge claim in general, it also dismissed plaintiff's claim that he was constructively discharged in violation of ERISA. 91 Terry's brief on appeal does not mention his ERISA claim, nor does it anywhere discuss his theory that the fact that his pension had yet to vest was a basis for the defendants' decision to constructively terminate him. Nor was the ERISA claim raised at oral argument. Accordingly, Terry has waived his right to pursue this claim.