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Hughes v Northwestern University

595 U.S. 170 (2022)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2022
StatusBinding authority

Summary

ERISA fiduciary breach claims for excessive 403(b) plan fees survive a motion to dismiss where plaintiffs allege imprudent investment options, even if low-cost alternatives exist.

Key Principle

ERISA fiduciary breach claim for excessive 403(b) plan fees survives motion to dismiss; availability of alternative low-cost options relevant

Area of Law

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