Pension risk transfer lawsuit rulings: Lockheed Martin case advances, but Alcoa suit dismissed
Both firms, and many more, have been sued by employees in class action lawsuits over the PRT deals made with insurance company Athene Annuity & Life, alleging the firm "breached their fiduciary duties," however, district courts issued split rulings on these 2 cases.
By Lynn Cavanaugh |
April 02, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Lockheed Martin Corporation office in Crystal City, Virginia, USA
Since 2024, Lockheed Martin, Alcoa and a lot of other firms have been sued by employees in class action lawsuits over the pension risk transfer deals made with insurance company Athene Annuity and Life, alleging the firms “breached their fiduciary duty,” says law firm Schlichter Bogard, which represents both firms.
Last week, however, federal district courts have just issued contrasting opinions on these similar lawsuits. Last week, Lockheed Martin’s motion to dismiss was denied by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, while Alcoa’s lawsuit against Athene was dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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