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The court granted in part motions regarding discovery disputes and evidentiary issues in an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty case. The court ordered defendants to supplement discovery of plan data, excluded testimony of a late-disclosed witness, admitted two previously undisclosed emails, and partially ruled on defendants' hearsay objections to plaintiff exhibits.
Wildman v. American Century Services, LLC - Case Summary
What Happened
Wildman filed a lawsuit against American Century Services, LLC, claiming the company breached its duty to manage his retirement plan fairly. The case involved disputes over what documents and evidence could be presented in court.
What the Court Decided
The judge made a mixed ruling on several procedural issues. The court required the company to provide more plan information that hadn't yet been shared. The court also prevented the company from using testimony from a witness who wasn't properly identified early in the case. However, the judge allowed two emails into evidence that the company hadn't initially disclosed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts will enforce rules requiring employers to share retirement plan information with employees. Companies must follow proper procedures and give advance notice before using evidence in disputes. While Wildman didn't win damages in this ruling, the decision strengthened his ability to access documents needed to prove his case. For workers, this means employers cannot hide plan information or surprise you with late evidence when retirement disputes arise.
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