Erica Barrett, et al v. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., et al

  1. August 29, 2024

    8th Circ. Won't Revive O'Reilly Auto Parts 401(k) Fee Suit

    The Eighth Circuit refused Thursday to reopen a proposed class action claiming O'Reilly Automotive Inc. let its $1.1 billion employee retirement plan be saddled with excessive investment management and record-keeping fees, ruling workers leading the suit hadn't provided meaningful comparisons by which to measure the plan's costs.

  2. March 29, 2024

    5 Appellate Arguments Benefits Attys Should Watch In April

    A defense contractor will square off with the government over pension obligations, workers at an auto parts retailer and Georgetown University staffers will look to revive suits claiming their retirement savings were mismanaged, and a ban on gender-affirming care for minors will get an en banc review. Here are five argument sessions that should be on benefits attorneys' radar in April.

  3. November 07, 2023

    Chamber Tells 8th Circ. To Back O'Reilly's Win In ERISA Suit

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the Eighth Circuit on Tuesday not to disturb O'Reilly Automotive Inc.'s win in a proposed class action alleging the company allowed its $1.1 billion retirement plan to be saddled with lofty fees, saying the suit is filled with circumstantial allegations.

  4. October 19, 2023

    O'Reilly Auto Parts Urges 8th Circ. To Let 401(k) Fee Case End

    O'Reilly Automotive Inc. urged the Eighth Circuit not to revive a proposed class action alleging the company allowed a $1.1 billion employee retirement plan to pay excessive investment management and record-keeping fees, arguing a Missouri federal judge properly dismissed the case and denied leave to amend in May.