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Ortiz Law Firm Helps Client Overturn Principal Life Denial of Long-Term Disability Benefits

December 19, 2025 // by Nick Ortiz

When Principal Life Insurance Company unfairly terminated our client’s long-term disability (LTD) benefits in early in 2025, we stepped in to fight back. Client Background and Initial Approval Our client became unable to work a few years prior due to serious medical conditions, including: She was right-hand dominant and relied on strong opioid medications to …

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Foster v. Principal – Court Rules Principal Didn’t Commit An Abuse Of Discretion

April 6, 2020 // by Nick Ortiz

In this case, Amanda Foster (“Foster”) worked as an attorney for Sullivan, Stolier & Knight (“Sullivan”) in New Orleans. Her duties involved being able to “review and draft leases and agreements; research and advise clients regarding government laws and regulations; represent clients in administrative appeals; [and] draft compliance plans.” When Foster had been working for …

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