Long Term Disability Law BlogA Pennsylvania court determined Reliance Standard Life Insurance’s interpretation of ambiguous policy language was reasonable and complied with the Plan’s goals.
Articles Posted in Pennsylvania Disability Lawsuit
Reliance Standard’s Failure to Conduct IME Was Arbitrary and Capricious According to Pennsylvania Court
Pennsylvania Court holds that Reliance Standard’s failure to conduct an in-person independent medical examination of a plaintiff suffering from depression/anxiety was an abuse of discretion.
CIGNA Faces a Lawsuit in Pennsylvania for Termination of Disability Benefits
In a December 2, 2011 lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Sharon H. and her Pennsylvania disability attorney allege that CIGNA Group Insurance unjustly terminated Sharon H.’s disability benefits.
Comcast Analyst Sues Liberty Life For Failing To Pay Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Benefits
A Pennsylvania disability attorney just filed a federal lawsuit against Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston International, Inc. (Liberty) and Comcast. The Plaintiff, Mary C., was employed by Comcast as a Change Management Analyst. Due to this employment, Plaintiff was entitled to short-term and long-term disability benefit payments from Comcast’s Comprehensive Health and Welfare Benefit […]
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Sued By PNC Bank Employees For Denial Of Long-Term Disability Benefits
Two Plaintiffs, due to being denied long-term disability benefits sued Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (Sedgwick) in two cases in the District Courts of Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In both cases filed through the respective plaintiffs’ disability attorneys, Sedgwick is accused of wrongfully denying long-term disability (LTD) benefits, as defined under the respective Plans, to […]
Prudential Insurance Gets Sued from Coast to Coast for Terminating and Denying Disability Benefits
Bank of New York Mellon employee and two others were recently forced to file a lawsuit against Prudential after being denied disability benefits. With the help of disability attorneys from New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, each of these claimants will have their day in court.
American Airlines Pilot Wins Court Ordered Reinstatement of Disability Benefits After Receiving Benefits for 8 years
Mr. Miller received benefits for 8 years, before American Airlines wrongfully determined that he was no longer disabled. After a 5 year legal battle, Mr. Miller finally prevailed. In Miller vs. American Airlines, Inc.; American Airlines, Inc., Pilot Retirement Benefit Program Fixed Income Plan (A Plan); American Airlines, Inc., Pension Benefits Administration Committee, the plaintiff, […]
UNUM Life Insurance Company of America Sued in Pennsylvania for Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation of Disability Insurance Policy Benefits
A Pennsylvania disability attorney recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of a disabled office furniture salesman against the UNUM Life Insurance Company of America (UNUM) at the District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. In James E. Stone v UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, the plaintiff alleged that UNUM’s agent, servant or employee […]
Prudential Insurance Company of America Sued In Three States For Denial Of Disability Benefits
Recently, three different lawsuits were filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for denial of disability insurance benefits against the Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) at the District Court of the United States. In all three cases filed through the respective plaintiffs’ disability attorney, Prudential was alleged to have wrongfully denied the […]