As we approach the end of the year, 2017 is turning out to be significant in the ever-evolving world of litigation over 401(k) plan fees. Since 2006, plaintiffs’ firms have brought hundreds of lawsuits across the country on behalf of employees alleging excessive plan fees and breaches of fiduciary duties to maintain proper investments. While these lawsuits initially targeted larger, multi-billion dollar plans, these cases have expanded downward in recent years. Decisions in two recent cases will have significant effect on the retirement plan fee landscape.
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