Retirees Say Lumber Co.'s $1.5B Pension Transfer Upped Risk

By Patrick Hoff

A wood product manufacturer violated federal benefits law when it transferred $1.5 billion of pension obligations to a private equity-backed insurance company, substantially increasing the risk that retirees will see their benefits slashed, according to a proposed class action filed in federal court.

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