Texas judge strikes down American Air’s ESG focus in retirement accounts
A federal judge struck another legal blow against ESG, ruling that non-financial decisions made in 401(K) accounts were illegal.
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.
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 Rules American Airlines Violated Retirement-Plan Duties by Encouraging ESG Investing
The company’s retirement plan was found to favor socially conscious goals over financial returns.
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.
Texas judge finds American Airlines broke federal law in ESG investing
A U.S. district judge in Texas ruled that American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) violated U.S. law governing employee retirement investment management by basing investment decisions on socio-political outcomes rather than exclusively on financial terms.
American Airlines Violated Federal Law By Using 401(k) Plan to Promote ESG Funds, Judge Rules
NR has reached out to American Airlines for comment. BlackRock routinely points to high returns on its ESG products and its client satisfaction in response to criticism of its inv
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