Federal judge rules against American Airlines in 401(k) ESG lawsuit
A judge ruled the airline violated its fiduciary duty to loyalty through its retirement plan management, though experts say “the bar is being set really low for what's a violation.”
ESG Opponents Get Novel Win in American Airlines 401(k) Suit
American Airlines Inc. violated federal law by filling its 401(k) plan with funds from investment companies that pursue environmental, social, and corporate governance goals, a Texas federal judge ruled Friday in the biggest victory yet for opponents of the strategy.
American Airlines' focus on ESG in retirement plan is illegal, US judge rules
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ERISA attorneys fear 'chilling effect' of American Airlines 401(k) ESG ruling
Defined contribution plans using environmental, social and governance principles have suffered a setback and could face more litigation risk, following a Texas federal judge’s Jan. 10 ruling against American Airlines and its 401 (k) plan fiduciaries, some ERISA attorneys warn.
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies
American Airlines broke the law by focusing on ESG in 401(k) plans: judge
The ruling by US District Judge Reed O’Connor appeared to be the first of its kind amid growing backlash by conservatives to an uptick in socially-conscious investing.
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case
The presiding judge found the airline breached its fiduciary duty under federal law by prioritizing non-financial considerations in its employee retirement plan.
American Airlines' focus on ESG in 401(k) plan is illegal, US judge rules
A federal judge in Texas on Friday said American Airlines violated federal law by basing investment decisions for its employee retirement plan on environmental, social and other non-financial factors.
Federal judge rules against American Airlines in signature 401(k) ESG lawsuit
This was the first challenge to a DC plan sponsor’s use of environmental, social and governance principles, and the judge’s ruling adds to the efforts by certain politicians and legislatures to claim ESG principles adversely affect retirement plan investments.
Judge finds American Airlines liable in ESG investing case
The judge’s ruling in the not-yet-completed case is likely to inject fresh fuel into the roiling political debate around environmental, social and governance goals.
American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules
A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its employee retirement plan.
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American Airlines Breaches Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty with BlackRock ESG Funds in 401(k) Plans
Whether, and the extent to which, a plan fiduciary can consider nonpecuniary environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) ...
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401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation
Plaintiffs successfully sued American Airlines over an asset manager's ESG considerations in the proxy-voting process, and ...
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Practical Takeaways from Spence v. American Airlines, Inc. for ERISA Plan Fiduciaries
Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas issued a much-anticipated ruling in Spence v. American Airlines, ...