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The big trend in 401(k) lawsuits in recent years is participants suing plan sponsors and providers over excessive fees. ERISA requires that fiduciaries of a plan research and choose carefully among providers to ensure fees charged aren't unreasonable or excessive and document that process. Besides following best practices and due diligence in that regard, plan sponsors are also considering fiduciary insurance as a way to mitigate risk.
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