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Court denied motions in limine filed by both plaintiffs and defendants in an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions class action. This is an interlocutory order addressing evidentiary issues prior to trial, not a final ruling on the merits.
Summary: Wildman v. American Century Services, LLC
What Happened
A group of employees filed a class action lawsuit against American Century Investment Management, claiming the company breached its fiduciary duty—meaning it failed to properly manage and protect retirement plan funds as legally required. The employees also alleged prohibited transactions occurred, meaning the company may have improperly used or invested plan money.
What the Court Decided
Before the case could go to trial, both sides asked the court to exclude certain evidence from being presented. The judge denied both requests. This decision only addresses what evidence can be used; it does not determine who is right or wrong on the main claims. The case would continue toward trial.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows courts take seriously the duty of companies to protect employee retirement savings. Even though this wasn't a final decision, it allowed the case to move forward so workers could potentially prove their claims about mishandled retirement funds. This protects employees' ability to hold employers accountable for how retirement plans are managed.
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