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The Kraft Heinz Co. is gearing for a major federal court battle with Aetna Inc., alleging the Hartford, Connecticut-based managed health care corporation violated its fiduciary duties to enrich itself at the plaintiff's expense.

Using the Employment Retirement Security Act for its causes of action, Kraft Heinz, which is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, filed suit in the Eastern District of Texas-Marshall Division.

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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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