We appeal wrongful long term disability insurance denials.
The case summarized here involves Damon Zaeske (“Zaeske”), who was a project manager employed by Walmart. He ceased working on April 4, 2014, as a result of chronic back pain. Walmart’s insurance plan was underwritten by Liberty Life Assurance …
Appeals Court Reverses District Court And Denies ClaimRead More
Case Name: Rose Bigham v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Liberty Life Assurance Company of …
With De Novo Review Court Should Conduct Bench Trial On The RecordRead More
In this case, Fredrick Smith (“Smith”) was employed as a plant manager for Charles Craft, Inc. (“Craft”) reaching back to the 1970’s. Through his job, he held group policies with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (“Reliance”). Two of these …
Court Reinstates Plant Manager’s Long Term Disability BenefitsRead 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: Armando Mercado v. Federal Express Corporation and Aetna Life Insurance Company Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Aetna Life Insurance …
Court Holds That Aetna’s Denial of Benefits Was ReasonableRead More
Here, Marcia L. Smith (“Smith”) worked for Arlington Properties, Inc. as a property manager. Through her employment, she was covered under a long term disability plan starting on March 1, 2016. United of Omaha Life Insurance Company and Mutual of …
Pre-Existing Condition or Unspecified Medical Problem?Read More
Here, Melissa Maher (“Maher”) was a Manager of Research and Development at Bonne Bell, L.L.C. (“Bonne Bell”). Her job duties were considered to be light with sedentary demand. Further requirements were the ability to use ten pounds of force and other …
Court: Peer Reviews Were Not Arbitrary & CapriciousRead More
Case Name: Koning v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Company Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, on appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Michgan Type of Claim: Long Term …
Insurer Abused Discretion by Failing to Schedule an IMERead More
Case Name: Godmar v. Hewlett-Packard Company; Hewlett-Packard Company Disability Plan; Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Date of Decision: December 9, 2015 Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, on appeal from the …
Abuse of Discretion In Cherry-Picking & Ignoring EvidenceRead More
Case Name: Cheryl Gailey v. Life Insurance Company of North America Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Type of Claim: Long Term Disability Insurance Company: Life Insurance Company of North …
Court: Decision to Deny LTD Benefits Was Not Without ReasonRead More
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