Tag: 401k lawsuits

Gavel on an open book with justice scales justice

Lawsuits may lead to lower fees, but may also stifle innovation. 401(k) litigation – which had declined after the Great Recession – has surged again recently (see Figure).  Over 100 new 401(k) complaints were filed in 2016-17 – the highest two-year total since 2008-09. A recent study explores the causes and potential consequences of this…