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Erie Indemnity faces class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty over management fees
ERIE INDEMNITY CO
- Complaint filed August 24, 2021 in Allegheny County, PA by policyholders Troy Stephenson, Christina Stephenson, Susan Rubel, and Steven Barnett.
- Alleges Erie Indemnity set management fee in breach of fiduciary duty, seeking damages and disgorgement for period two years prior through 2021.
- Relief sought includes unspecified damages at trial and injunctive relief; company not yet served and intends to vigorously defend.
- Risk factors noted: no assurance on final disposition; company's forward-looking statements incorporated by reference from Q2 2021 10-Q.