Accidental death & disability dismemberment; AIG reversed by Colorado Court

After Hans-Gerd Rasenack was struck by a hit-and-run driver he applied for benefits under the accidental death and dismemberment insurance he paid for through employee deductions. The policy was issued through AIG Life insurance Company (AIG) and administered by AIG Claim Services. The policy provided an accidental paralysis benefit which covered hemiplegia.

At issue before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit was the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The matter before the court arose under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) which lays out the procedures the court must follow in evaluating a case.

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marie - May 22, 2010 11:51 PM

I would like to hear from anyone who has a disability policy with
AIG, who has been denied their claim, either because you were NOT dimembered or because they won't recognize you are disabled under the social security guidelines.I have been fighting over two years,without results..rickandmarie543@netzero.net

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