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Mayer v. Mercy And LINA – Court Cannot Determine If Disability Plan Is A Church Plan

April 30, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

Ursula Mayer (“Mayer”) was an employee of Mercy Health Services, LLC (“Mercy”) and was covered under a long-term disability insurance policy that was issued by Cigna Group Insurance (“Cigna”). She claimed that she was totally disabled according to the definition within the policy, that she applied for benefits with Cigna, and that her claim was denied. …

Read moreMayer v. Mercy And LINA – Court Cannot Determine If Disability Plan Is A Church Plan
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Cigna, Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA)

Sangha v. Cigna – Records Support A Finding Of Disability

April 6, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

In this case, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled in favor of Plaintiff Sarabjit Sangha and ruled against Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Specifically, the Plaintiff appealed Cigna’s denial of her long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits. After reviewing briefs submitted by both parties, the Judge overturned Cigna’s denial of …

Read moreSangha v. Cigna – Records Support A Finding Of Disability
Category: Disability Case Summaries
Tags: Cigna

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