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401(k) Litigation
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Record-Breaking $69 Million Settlement in UnitedHealth 401(k) Case Finalized
Settlement said to be largest ever for a mismanaged retirement funds case
June 13, 2025
Jury Awards Pentegra MEP Participants $39 Million in ERISA Suit
Damages in excessive fee case believed to be highest yet after one-week jury trial
April 24, 2025
Supreme Court Supports Cornell Participants in ERISA Suit
The decision allows Cornell University employees another chance in challenging the institution's retirement plan
April 17, 2025
Trump EBSA Nominee Aronowitz Calls for Specialized ERISA Court
Encore Fiduciary leader and outspoken critic of frivolous litigation lays out case for why he believes it is needed
March 19, 2025
Trump EBSA Nominee Aronowitz a Stern Critic of Frivolous ERISA Litigation
President taps Encore Fiduciary’s Daniel Aronowitz to succeed Lisa Gomez in key ERISA-policing role
February 12, 2025
Key Takeaways to Consider in Wake of American Airlines ESG Opinion
Judge’s recent decision in landmark case gives plenty for plan fiduciaries, sponsors and advisors to think about moving forward
January 30, 2025
Southwest 401(k) Hit with Lawsuit for Underperforming Fund
Suit filed Tuesday alleges airline failed to replace a “chronically underperforming fund” holding over $2 billion in retirement plan assets
January 29, 2025
Groups Urge Supreme Court to Clarify ERISA Litigation Pleading Standards to Combat Surge in Frivolous Suits
Amicus briefs filed asking Court to affirm Second Circuit judgment in Cunningham v. Cornell University which will be heard on Jan. 22
January 10, 2025
UnitedHealth Group Agrees to Historic $69 Million 401(k) ERISA Settlement
Amount believed to be largest ever for an ERISA case about poorly performing investment options in a 401(k) plan
December 13, 2024
Current State of Retirement Plan Forfeiture Litigation Subject of Wagner Law Update
25 forfeiture lawsuits have been filed to date; brief focuses on recent Clorox decision and potential impact of Supreme Court Loper Bright ruling
November 14, 2024