The settlement will benefit all participants and beneficiaries of the Retirement Plan for Officers of Columbia University and the Columbia University Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan from Aug. 10, 2010, through March 31, 2021. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Columbia University 403(b) Plans Class Action Lawsuit!

According to the class action, the plaintiffs claimed Columbia University violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) through its management, administration, and management of the 403(b) plans, including allowing excessive fees and imprudent investments. So if you are eligible, file a claim by September 28, 2021 to receive your potential award!

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Columbia University 403(b) Plans CAL

Claim Form Deadline: September 28, 2021
Who’s Eligible: This Class includes all participants and beneficiaries of the Retirement Plan for Officers of Columbia University and the Columbia University Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan from Aug. 10, 2010, through March 31, 2021.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase: A completed Substitute IRS Form W-9
Case Name & Number: Cates v. the Trustees of Columbia University in New York, Case No. 16-CV-06524 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

File a Claim

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How To File a Claim

Head over to the Columbia University 403(b) Plans Claim Form.
Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
Complete the claim form with your info.
Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by September 28, 2021!

Bottom Line

If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.