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After 13 years, Haddock v. Nationwide settles for $140,000,000

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On Friday December 12, 2014, the parties in Haddock v. Nationwide filed a motion for the court to approve a settlement worth $140,000,000. Originally filed in 2001, the lawsuit concerned the plaintiffs’ allegation that Nationwide received undisclosed revenue sharing payments from non-proprietary mutual funds in violation of ERISA. The procedural history is extensive with 6 … Continue reading After 13 years, Haddock v. Nationwide settles for $140,000,000 →

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Decision Against Transamerica Criticizes Fiduciary Warranties (and Pretty Much Everything Else) – UPDATED

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A little reported decision out of the Central District of California, Santomenno v. Transamerica Life Ins. Co., No. 12-2782, has the opportunity to cause great heart burn (or worse) to insurance company platforms for retirement plans. A plan participant from two different retirement plans filed a class action lawsuit against Transamerica Life Ins. Co. (“TLIC”) … Continue reading Decision Against Transamerica Criticizes Fiduciary Warranties (and Pretty Much Everything Else) – UPDATED →