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StocksUpdated•Originally published 20 April 2026•Updated 21 April 2026•

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Lockheed Martin Faces New Legal Challenges Over Retirement Plans and Remote Work

Key Facts

1A judge denied Lockheed Martin's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging mismanagement of employee retirement plans.

2Employees allege the company offered underperforming target-date funds managed by an in-house subsidiary, violating fiduciary duties under ERISA.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) is facing mounting legal pressure following a federal judge's refusal to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging mismanagement of employee retirement plans and ERISA violations. Simultaneously, a new federal lawsuit has been filed by engineer Erin Lynn Jeffreys, alleging workplace retaliation and the revocation of remote work accommodations. The plaintiff claims the company reduced her work hours by 30% after she requested medical accommodations for scoliosis, seeking reinstatement of full-time status and damages. These developments follow existing allegations that the defense giant prioritized underperforming in-house investment products over employee interests. While these legal challenges present reputational and governance risks, investors remain focused on how potential settlement costs and labor disputes might impact the company's long-term operational stability.

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What changed: The story was updated to include a new federal lawsuit involving allegations of disability discrimination and remote work retaliation alongside the existing retirement plan litigation.