--- title: Implications and Analysis of the J&J Lawsuit image: https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/2259CSB%20Implications%20and%20Analysis%20of%20the%20J%26J%20Lawsuit%20Graphic.png --- [![Conner Strong & Buckelew](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Conner_Strong_Buckelew_May2023/images/logo.svg "Conner Strong & Buckelew")](https://www.connerstrong.com/) ![Search Icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Conner_Strong_Buckelew_May2023/images/search-icon.svg) Search for: [Careers](https://www.connerstrong.com/culture-careers/) [Contact Us](https://www.connerstrong.com/contact-us/) [Client Toolbox](https://www.connerstrong.com/client-toolbox) - Property & Casualty - [Overview](https://www.connerstrong.com/insurance-risk-management/) - [Claim Advocacy & Consulting](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/claims-management-solutions) - [Controlled Insurance Programs](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/owner-controlled-insurance-programs) - [Cyber Risk](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/cyber-risk-analysis-services) - [Executive Risk Insurance](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/executive-risk-insurance-management) - [Forensic Accounting](https://www.connerstrong.com/blog/interior-detail/forensic-accounting/) - [Global Risk Management](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/global-risk-management) - [Property & Casualty Captives](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/property-casualty-captive-insurance-services) - [Safety](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/safety-risk-control-insurance-services/) - [Subcontractor Default Insurance](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/sub-contractor-default-insurance) - Employee Benefits - [Overview](https://www.connerstrong.com/employee-benefits/) - [Benefits Automation](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/employee-benefits-hr-automation) - [C2 Solutions](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/c2-solutions/) - [ClaimCheck](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/claimcheck) - [Compliance & Audit](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/compliance-and-audit-services/) - [Data Analytics](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/data-analytics-services) - [Employee Benefit Captives](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/employee-benefits-captive-insurance-services) - [Employee Communications](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/employee-communications-2/) - [Executive Benefits](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/executive-benefits-administration) - [HR Portal](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/hr-360) - [Member Advocacy](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/beneservice-member-advocacy) - [PAISBOA Health Benefit Trust](https://www.connerstrong.com/blog/interior-detail/paisboa-health-benefits-trust/) - [Pharmacy & PBM Management](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/pharmacy-and-pbm-management) - [Strategic Advisory](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/employee-benefits-strategic-advisory/) - [Voluntary Benefits](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/voluntary-benefit-services/) - [Wellness & Population Health](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/wellness-and-population-health) - Our Specialties - Services - [Captive Insurance Services](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/captive-insurance-services) - [Enterprise Risk Management](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/enterprise-risk-management-erm/) - [Health Insurance Funds](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/health-insurance-funds-solutions) - [Joint Insurance Funds](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/joint-insurance-funds) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/mergers-acquisitions-insurance) - [Private Client Group](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/private-client-services) - [Surety Bonds](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/surety-bond-services) - [InsurTech Innovation](https://www.connerstrong.com/labs-by/) - [Industries](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/) - [Architects & Engineers](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/architect-engineering-insurance) - [Construction](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/construction-insurance-benefits) - [Education](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/for-educational-institutions) - [Healthcare & Social Services](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/social-services-and-healthcare-provider-insurance) - [Hospitality & Gaming](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/hospitality-gaming-insurance) - [Life Sciences](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/life-sciences-insurance) - [Advanced Manufacturing & Technology](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/manufacturers-insurance) - [Professional & Financial Services](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/financial-risk-management) - [Public Entity](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/public-entities-insurance) - [Real Estate](https://www.connerstrong.com/risk-benefits-consulting/real-estate-insurance) - About Us - [About Us](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong) - [People](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong/staff) - [Culture of Caring](https://www.connerstrong.com/a-culture-of-caring) - [Community Involvement](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong/community-work) - [Careers](https://www.connerstrong.com/culture-careers/) - [Net Promoter Score](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong-buckelew/net-promoter-score/) - [Offices](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong/offices) - [Our History](https://www.connerstrong.com/about-conner-strong/history) - [M&A Opportunities](https://www.connerstrong.com/merger-and-acquisition-opportunities/) - Insights - [Insights](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/) - [Latest Thinking](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/latest-thinking/) - [Corporate News](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/corporate-news/) - [Videos](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/videos/) - [Events](https://www.connerstrong.com/events/) - [In The News](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/in-the-news/) - [Legislative Updates](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/legislative-updates/) - [Webinar Recordings](https://www.connerstrong.com/insights/webinar-recordings) ![Search Icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Conner_Strong_Buckelew_May2023/images/search-icon.svg) Search for: [Careers](https://www.connerstrong.com/culture-careers/) [Contact Us](https://www.connerstrong.com/contact-us/) [Client Toolbox](https://www.connerstrong.com/client-toolbox) ## In Case You Missed It! ## Implications and Analysis of the J&J Lawsuit: What Employers and Plan Sponsors Need to Know A recent lawsuit has created a new wave of threats for group benefit plan sponsors that has broad-reaching implications. In the suit, a benefit plan member has sued their employer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), alleging they breached their ERISA duty of prudence and the duty to act solely in the interest of the plan in selecting its PBM when other less costly arrangements were available (including pass-through options and specialty drug carve-out vendors). The alleged harm is the higher costs of drugs to the ERISA plan and to plan participants. This case is expected to be the first in a possible wave of similar litigation against employers alleging a breach of fiduciary duty due to the self-funded ERISA plan allegedly overpaying for services.  This webinar provides employers and plan sponsors with insights into the case, including: - The implications of the lawsuit - Analysis of the case and potential impact on employers and plan sponsors - Recommended best practices for group health plans - Next steps to consider ### Put us to the test. You'll like how we do business. ##### Stay up to date [Subscribe to our Newsletter](https://info.connerstrong.com/newsletter) - [Report a Claim](https://www.connerstrong.com/emergency-claims-reporting/) - [Corporate Governance](https://www.connerstrong.com/corporate-governance/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.connerstrong.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Use](https://www.connerstrong.com/terms-conditions/) - [Sitemap](https://www.connerstrong.com/site-map/) - [CA License Information](https://www.connerstrong.com/california-license-information/) © 2025 Conner Strong & Buckelew. All rights reserved. - [![in-icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/footer/in-icon.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/connerstrong%26buckelew) - [![fb-icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/footer/fb-icon.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/connerstrongbuckelew/) - [![insta-icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/footer/insta-icon.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/connerstrongbuckelew/) - [![youtube-icon](https://info.connerstrong.com/hubfs/footer/youtube-icon.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/connerstrong)