Lewis v. Bryan 270 A.D.2d 234, 704 N.Y.S.2df 837 (1st Dept. 2000) The First Department affirmed the Supreme Court's decision that summary judgment was inappropriate in this sexual discrimination case. Gerosa v. Savasta & Co., Inc. 1899 F.Supp.2d 137 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) The District Court for the Southern District of New York held that ERISA allowed for a claim against an actuary for money damages and restitution under ERISA, and held that ERISA preempted all state law claims against the actuary. Gerosa v. Savasta 189 F. Supp. 137 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) The Southern District ruled that ERISA preempts all state causes of action and that an actuary can be sued for money damages.