We appeal wrongful long term disability insurance and Social Security Disability denials.
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Marybeth M. Donlick (“Donlick”) was employed as a truck driver for Chesapeake Energy Corporation (“Chesapeake”). Through her employment, Donlick received coverage for a long-term disability benefits plan, which was administered by Standard Insurance …
Standard Did Not Act in an Arbitrary and Capricious MannerRead More
Case Name: Ross Williams v. Standard Insurance Company Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Date of Decision: April 19, 2017 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability under the Employee Retirement Insurance Security …
Court Rules That The Plan Administrator’s Decision Was SupportedRead More
Case Name: Curtis Slaton v. Standard Insurance Company Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Date of Decision: January 26, 2016 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Standard Insurance …
Claimant’s Failure to Report Symptoms Led to Claim DenialRead More
Case Name: Annina Puccio v. Standard Insurance Company Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Date of Decision: February 20, 2015 Type of Claim: Long Term Disability under the Employee Retirement Income Security …
Case Name: Jane Doe v. Standard Insurance Company Court: United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date of Decision: March 24, 2017 Type of Claim: This was an ERISA benefits suit for long term disability (“LTD”) …
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This case was updated in 2016. Read about how the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision in favor of the Plaintiff and rules in favor of the insurance company here.Case Name: Carole Cheney v. Standard Insurance CompanyCourt: United …
Court Rules Claimant Meets the Definition of DisabilityRead More
This is an update to the previous District Court Decision in Cheney v. Standard. Here, the U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision in favor of the Plaintiff and rules in favor of the insurance company. Case Name: Cheney v. …
District Court Decision In Favor Of Plaintiff ReversedRead More
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