Keyton Benson (“Benson”) was employed by Tower Hill Insurance Group. Through his employer, Benson was eligible for long term disability benefits through a policy issued by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company (“Hartford”). The policy …
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Court Holds That Hartford Was Proper in Denying Benefits
In the present case, Dave Nagy (“Nagy”) was a Quality Assurance Analyst employed by Oracle America, Inc. (“Oracle”). Around September 8, 2011, he began experiencing symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as well as other mental health and …
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Court Upholds Denial of Claim for Fibromyalgia & Depression
In the instant case, Dee Ann Miller (“Miller”) was a senior collector who was employed by Springleaf Finance, Inc. (“Springleaf”). Miller’s job duties “include contacting customers with high risk accounts, negotiating repayment, providing …
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Disability Claim For Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Denied
In the present case, Brenna Mawa (“Mawa”) worked as a nurse, Branch Director, and Clinical Director; she was employed by LHC Group, Inc. (“LHC”). The company was insured by a Group Long Term Disability Plan for Employees issued by the Hartford Life …
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Second Circuit Reverses Claimant-Friendly Decision
The Second Circuit recently decided an LTD claim involving MS in favor of The HartfordCase Title: Ingravallo v. Hartford Life and Accident Ins. Co.Insurance Company: The HartfordDisabilities: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis …
Denial Upheld with Surveillance & Treating Physician Opinions
Case Name: Campbell v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance CompanyCourt: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaJudge: Judge MarraDate of Decision: October 15, 2018Type of Claim: Long Term DisabilityInsurance …
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Court: It Is Plaintiff’s Duty to Furnish Proof of Loss
Case Name: Griffin v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance CompanyCourt: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.Type of Claim: Long Term DisabilityInsurance Company: Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company …
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