If you are a current or former employee of Central Garden & Pet and participated in the company's 401(k) plan, you may be affected by an investigation into how your retirement savings were managed.

Under a federal law called ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act), companies have a legal duty to manage retirement plans solely in the interest of their employees. When they fail to do this, it can result in smaller retirement nest eggs for workers.

The Core Issues

We are currently investigating whether Central Garden & Pet violated federal law by prioritizing the company's bottom line over the financial health of its employees' retirement accounts. The investigation focuses on three main areas:

1. 1. Unnecessarily expensive investment fund options when lower-cost alternatives were available.

2. Excessive plan costs that reduced participant retirement savings.

3. 3. Potential conflicts of interest in investment fund selection.

Why This Matters to You

Your retirement plan isn't just a benefit: it's your money. If a plan is misaligned, you might be retiring with significantly less than you earned. A lawsuit can help:

1. 1. Recover Lost Savings: Seek compensation for money lost to excessive fees or poor investments.

2. Lower Future Costs: Force the company to switch to lower-cost, higher-performing options.

3. 3. Ensure Accountability: Hold the people in charge of your money to the high standards the law requires.

Are You Eligible?

We are looking to speak with individuals who:

1. 1. Worked for Central Garden & Pet within the last six years.

2. Participated in the Central Garden & Pet 401(k) Plan.

3. 3. Are concerned about excessive fees in their retirement account.

Note: Federal law protects you from retaliation. It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, or otherwise punish an employee for participating in a legal investigation or lawsuit regarding their benefits.