Opinion ID: 626472
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Larry Griffin

Text: We conclude that the third element of the Bombardier test has not been met with respect to Larry Griffin, as he does not have actual or constructive possession of the funds. Because the settlement agreement established a special needs trust on his behalf, Larry Griffin does not have possession or control over the money. The Trustee will use the money to provide for Larry Griffin, who was determined to be an incapacitated person under Texas law. Knudson indicates that the beneficiary of a special needs trust is not the proper party to a suit under section 502(a)(3), as he does not possess the funds. See 534 U.S. at 214, 122 S.Ct. 708. Even if we were to find that Larry Griffin had fleeting possession or control over the funds at the time of the settlement agreement, he no longer has either possession or control. Thus, ACS and FKI cannot obtain equitable relief from Larry Griffin, as a judgment in ACS and FKI's favor would make Larry Griffin personally liable for a money judgment. See Knudson, 534 U.S. at 214, 122 S.Ct. 708. We therefore affirm the district court's decision to dismiss ACS and FKI's claim against Larry Griffin.