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Plaintiffs prevailed on ERISA fiduciary duty claims against two of three defendants (Lertora and Pepper), recovering $432,986.70 in damages for their gross negligence in failing to review investment strategies over seven years. The court awarded substantial attorneys' fees and costs.
Plasterers' Local Union No. 96 Pension Plan v. Perry
What Happened
A pension plan for plasterers sued three people responsible for managing workers' retirement investments. The plan claimed these managers failed to properly oversee how pension money was being invested over a seven-year period, neglecting their basic duty to protect workers' retirement savings.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the pension plan. Two of the three defendants were found responsible for gross negligence. The court ordered them to pay $432,986.70 in damages to compensate for their failure to review investment strategies. The court also required the defendants to cover the pension plan's legal fees and court costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that pension managers have serious legal obligations to carefully oversee retirement funds. When managers ignore their duty to monitor investments, they can be held financially responsible. The decision protects workers by showing courts will enforce accountability from those entrusted with pension money, helping ensure retirement savings remain protected and properly managed.
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