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In a bench trial on ERISA fiduciary duty and prohibited transaction claims, the court found for plaintiffs on some claims regarding the selection and monitoring of flexPATH Index target date funds as the Plan's QDIA, but denied relief on other grounds. The court found breaches of fiduciary duty but limited damages recovery.
Michelle Mills v. Molina Healthcare: Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
Michelle Mills sued Molina Healthcare over how the company managed retirement plan investments. Specifically, Mills challenged whether Molina properly selected and monitored certain investment funds (flexPATH Index target date funds) that were offered as the default investment option in the retirement plan.
What the Court Decided
The court found that Molina Healthcare violated its fiduciary duties—meaning the company failed to meet its legal responsibility to manage the retirement plan carefully and in workers' best interests. However, the court did not award damages to Mills, and it rejected some of her other claims.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers have serious legal obligations to choose and oversee retirement plan investments wisely. While the court's decision was mixed, it shows that workers can challenge how companies manage their retirement savings. The ruling sends a message that employers cannot be careless about retirement funds, even if workers don't always recover money in court.
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