October Term 2014 · Docket 13-550

Does a six-year limit bar claims about old fund choices?

Retirees argue a six-year limit blocks claims about old fund choices. Edison argues the limit bars those claims.

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Tibble v. Edison Int'l
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    David Frederick argued the time limit does not bar old claims.

    Ms. Hacker argued the institutional share class matters.

    Ms. Saharsky argued only one issue is before the Court.

    Mr. Hacker argued the Court should dismiss the case.

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What this case is about

This case tests the time limit for suing over old fund choices. Retirees want to sue over funds added years ago. Edison wants the court to dismiss the case.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on February 24, 2015.

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What each side wants

Retirees want to sue over funds added more than six years ago.

Edison wants the court to dismiss the case as too late.

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What each side says

Retirees argue the time limit does not bar claims about old funds.

Edison argues the time limit bars claims about old funds.

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What the justices asked

Justice Alito asked if a trustee can ignore old assets without new facts.

Justice Sotomayor asked if finding institutional funds counts as a changed circumstance.

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Why it matters

This case defines when retirees can sue over old fund choices. It sets the deadline for challenging past investment decisions. It affects how long plan sponsors face legal risk.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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