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 legal action was reported by the Associated Press via NBC Sports on November 5, 2026.
The suit claims the benefit plan has not paid the full amounts due to the retired officials. Joe West, who holds the record for most games umpired in MLB history, is the most prominent name among the plaintiffs. Details regarding the specific amounts claimed or the plan's response were not immediately available.
