Alderman v. City of Shreveport

JiHIGHTOWER, Judge.

Numerous present and former police officers appeal the district court’s rejection of their claim that the City of Shreveport breached a fiduciary duty by failing to advise them of the advantages available in an alternative state retirement system. We affirm.

Legal and Factual Background

The original seven plaintiffs and fifty-two intervenors, all with earlier military service, commenced their employment at the Shreveport Police Department before May 16, 1975. They each joined the local pension system, the Shreveport Police Pension and Relief Fund, although the Legislature had…