I’ve had the privilege of helping many claimants appeal unjust long-term disability claim denials. One such case that stands out involves a claimant who had dedicated years to his role in management at JP Morgan Chase Bank. Unfortunately, he developed severe exertional and non-exertional conditions that severely affected his ability to work, especially given the …
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Successful Reinstatement Of Long-Term Disability Benefits For Sales Manager
I am pleased to share a recent success story from Ortiz Law Firm, where we helped a deserving client recover her long-term disability benefits after an unjust denial in her long term disability insurance claim. As the owner and founder of the Ortiz Law Firm, I find it immensely rewarding to see justice served and …
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Ortiz Law Firm Recovers MetLife Long-Term Disability Benefits For IBM Consultant
As a long-term disability attorney, I have seen firsthand the difficulties individuals face when insurance companies unfairly deny their long-term disability benefits. I would like to share with you a case in which we successfully recovered MetLife long-term disability benefits for a claimant in Texas. This case not only highlights the complexities of disability claims …
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Unum Denies Cognitive Impairment Claim Based On 24-Month Mental Illness Limitation
In Gill v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California decided a dispute over long-term disability (LTD) benefits. The plaintiff, Terrance Gill, was a project manager at Union Bank when he applied for LTD benefits. He received benefits under a UNUM policy governed by the Employee …
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$85,000 In Future LTD Benefits Reinstated For Cybersecurity Professional
I recently had the privilege of representing a client whose long-term disability (LTD) benefits were wrongfully terminated after ten years of receiving monthly benefits. Our client, a 62-year-old from Rhode Island, had previously thrived in a highly demanding cybersecurity role as a data security specialist. However, because of severe and progressively worsening health conditions, they …
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Easter v. Hartford – Hartford Denies LTD Claim Of Social Worker With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In Easter v. Hartford Life & Accident Ins. Co., the plaintiff, Audrey M. Easter, a former Social Worker for Intermountain Healthcare, was insured under a disability insurance plan administered by Defendant Hartford. Under this plan, Defendant Hartford was the claims administrator responsible for determining benefits and the payor of those claims. ERISA governed the insurance …
Court Rules “Superhuman Effort” Cannot Serve As The Sole Reason For The Denial Of Disability Benefits
The case of Mucciacciaro v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company was filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. This legal battle centers around Sandra Mucciacciaro, the Plaintiff, and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, the Defendant. The legal dispute pertains to a claim for long-term disability benefits, with …
Hartford Denies LTD Claim By Collections Rep With COPD And Cardiac Impairments
The case involves Lisa Leif suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company under ERISA, claiming wrongful denial of long-term disability (LTD) benefits. W.B. Mason Company, Inc. employed Ms. Leif as a Collection Representative. Leif suffers from atherosclerotic heart disease, refractory angina, coronary spasms, and COPD. As she was no longer able to work due to …
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Unum Terminates LTD Claim For Facilities Technician Suffering From A Back Injury
The case of Harmon v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am. involves plaintiff Joey Harmon against Unum Life Insurance Company of America regarding a claim for long-term disability (LTD) insurance benefits. Mr. Harmon was a facilities technician for 24 Hour Fitness. He suffered a back injury leading to surgery and claimed LTD benefits under policies …
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Evans v. LINA – LINA Denies Disability Benefits To Wireline Operator With Severe Back Pain
The plaintiff, Heath Evans, was employed by Schlumberger Technology Corporation. Evans worked as a wireline operator, a role the Department of Labor classified as requiring very heavy physical labor. Evans suffered a workplace injury to his back in November 2013, leading to significant back pain and functional limitations. He underwent two surgeries, one in 2014 …
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