This is a case that Ben Glass argued in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in November. It involved a former Cox Enterprises employee who's benefits were terminated by Aetna, the plan administrator, after seven years of payments. Ben argued that Aetna violated ERISA claim regulations in several ways, including ignoring the social security determination that the claimant remained disabled. Ever wondered why insurance companies can suddenly terminate benefits after years without warning? ...
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This is a case that Ben Glass argued in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in November. It involved a former Cox Enterprises employee who's benefits were terminated by Aetna, the plan administrator, after seven years of payments. Ben argued that Aetna violated ERISA claim regulations in several ways, including ignoring the social security determination that the claimant remained disabled. Ever wondered why insurance companies can suddenly terminate benefits after years without warning? ...
How Did the Outcome of the Claimant's Benefits Reinstatement Impact the Court's Decision on Legal Fees?
ERISA Disability and Life Insurance Litigation
20 minutes
1 year ago
How Did the Outcome of the Claimant's Benefits Reinstatement Impact the Court's Decision on Legal Fees?
The claimant appealed the district court's decision to deny his motion for attorney's fees under ERISA after Unum Life Insurance Company of America terminated his long-term disability benefits. The claimant argued he deserved to have his legal fees paid because he somewhat succeeded in his case due to causing a change, a concept known as the "catalyst theory." However, the court didn't agree with him. The court looked at several factors to decide whether he should get these fees, i...
ERISA Disability and Life Insurance Litigation
This is a case that Ben Glass argued in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in November. It involved a former Cox Enterprises employee who's benefits were terminated by Aetna, the plan administrator, after seven years of payments. Ben argued that Aetna violated ERISA claim regulations in several ways, including ignoring the social security determination that the claimant remained disabled. Ever wondered why insurance companies can suddenly terminate benefits after years without warning? ...
