AARP Foundation Litigation for Older Adults Advocacy

AARP Foundation Litigation: A Public Interest Law Firm at the Intersection of Aging and Social Justice

AARP Foundation conducts legal advocacy through its litigating arm, AARP Foundation Litigation, which advocates for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly vulnerable individuals and those living with low income. Specifically, we file and support lawsuits that will have a significant impact on senior poverty by:

Reducing barriers to employment, including self-employment
Increasing access to public and private benefits
Protecting consumers by stopping unlawful business practices and securing refunds for those who lost money
Lowering out-of-pocket costs for key expenses, such as housing, food, and health care
Promoting more equitable outcomes across these areas

In the News

AARP Foundation Joins Class Action Lawsuit to Recover Church Retirement Funds

AARP Foundation joins lawsuit against AME Church over retirement funds.

Read: Complaint, Press Release, Listen/Read, to SVP William A. Rivera Atlanta Journal-Constitution (article)

Model Settlement in Lawsuit Challenging Workplace Wellness Program

Yale University has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit.

Kwesell v. Yale University, U.S. Dist. Ct. Conn. 3:19-cv-10980

Read: Complaint (PDF), WNPR Listen/Read, Press Release, Listen Take on Today podcast

Pension Suit to Continue with Court's Affirmance on Appeal

Appellate Division upholds trial court ruling allowing pensioners to proceed with their case.

Read Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss (PDF), Press Release on Motion to Dismiss, Decision on Appeal (PDF), Press Release on Appeal

The Drinks Industry Has an Ageism Problem

AFL's Dan Kohrman comments on age discrimination in the workplace. Read

AARP Foundation Litigation Priorities

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AARP Foundation Supreme Court 2021 Preview

United States Supreme Court building

Coming off an unprecedented year when every single case was heard remotely, the Supreme Court this year will review a variety of cases with implications for older adults, especially those who are struggling with financial hardships or disabilities. AARP Foundation Litigation summarizes and comments on these cases in our annual Supreme Court Preview.

Health care, employee and retiree rights, and patient and consumer protections are among the issues in cases already on the docket or likely to come before the Court this term. AARP Foundation attorneys will either be actively participating in these cases or following them closely to assess their impact on older adults.

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AARP Foundation earns a high rating for accountability from a leading charity evaluator.

Eighty-one cents of every dollar we spend goes toward programs and services that help low-income older adults. We have met every one of the Better Business Bureau’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.