Hardy v. Unum – Trial Attorney Wins ERISA Lawsuit Against Unum for Wrongful Termination of Disability Benefits
A Minnesota trial attorney diagnosed with multiple myeloma, sued Unum after the insurer wrongfully terminated his long-term disability benefits. Despite medical records and expert testimony confirming that Hardy’s cancer-related symptoms prevented him from working full-time, Unum relied on file reviews by non-examining physicians to justify the termination. The court found that Hardy remained disabled under the terms of his policy and ordered Unum to reinstate his benefits, pay back benefits, and cover attorney’s fees.