Kanawi v. Bechtel Corp.’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “No action may be commenced under this subchapter with respect to a fiduciary’s breach of any responsibility, duty, or obligation under this part, or with respect to a violation of this part, after the earlier of— (1) six years after (A) the date of the last action which constituted a part of the breach or violation, or (B) in the case of an omission the latest date on which the fiduciary could have cured the breach or violation, or (2) three years after the earliest date on which the plaintiff had actual knowledge of the breach or violation; except that in the case of fraud or concealment, such action may be commenced not later than six years after the date of discovery of such breach or violation.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 639 F. Supp. 2d 1074 - Tibble v. Edison International · 636 F. Supp. 2d 1045 - Defazio v. Hollister, Inc.

2. “(1) deal with the assets of the plan in his own interest or for his own account, (2) in his individual or in any other capacity act in any transaction involving the plan on behalf of a party (or represent a party) whose interests are adverse to the interests of the plan or the interests of its participants or beneficiaries, or (3) receive any consideration for his own personal account from any party dealing with such plan in connection with a transaction involving the assets of the plan.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 639 F. Supp. 2d 1074 - Tibble v. Edison International