Geiger v. Zurich – Failure To Obtain Additional Vocational Evidence Not An Abuse Of Discretion
A writer/editor at CBS News who underwent open heart surgery lost his long-term disability (LTD) appeal after Zurich terminated his benefits when his condition showed measurable improvement. Both the district court and the Fourth Circuit found Zurich’s decision reasonable, rejecting his arguments that the insurer failed to account for job-specific stress and should have obtained …