Five retired Major League Baseball umpires, including longtime umpire Joe West, have filed a lawsuit against the MLB umpires' benefit plan, alleging they are owed additional money.
The suit was reported Thursday by the Associated Press. Details regarding the specific amounts claimed, the court where the case was filed, and the names of the other four umpires were not immediately disclosed.
West, who retired after the 2021 season, holds the MLB record for most games umpired. The legal action highlights ongoing disputes over retirement benefits for former officials.
