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Court denied defendants' motion in limine to exclude expert testimony regarding prudent investment alternatives in an ERISA class action against Yale University, finding the motion was essentially a barred motion for reconsideration of a prior ruling.
Vellali v. Yale University: Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
Employees at Yale University filed a class action lawsuit claiming the university mismanaged their retirement plans. Yale asked the court to prevent expert witnesses from testifying about better investment options that should have been available to workers. The university argued this testimony was irrelevant to the case.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected Yale's request. The judge ruled that expert testimony about alternative investment choices was important evidence and should be allowed in the case. The court also found that Yale was essentially asking it to reconsider a decision already made, which isn't permitted.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling helps workers challenging how employers manage retirement savings plans. It means employees can present expert evidence showing that employers had access to better investment options but chose not to offer them. This type of testimony is critical to proving mismanagement. The decision strengthens workers' ability to hold large employers like universities accountable for retirement plan decisions that may have cost workers money.
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