SCOTUS Cornell Decision Opens the Door to Frivolous Lawsuits over Pension Plan Fees

In this episode, Brach Eichler’s Jay Sabin breaks down the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University and what it means for employers and fiduciaries of employee benefit plans. The ruling dramatically lowers the pleading standard for “excessive fee” lawsuits under ERISA, making it easier for plaintiffs to advance claims and harder for plan sponsors to dismiss them early. Jay explores the legal implications, how this decision could open the door to a wave of new litigation, and what proactive steps employers can take now to mitigate risk.

To learn more, contact Jay Sabin at 917-596-8987 or jsabin@bracheichler.com.

*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact Jay if you need specific legal advice.