This Week on DIAttorney.com (03/24/2012)
Disability Blog & Cases:
Microsoft Employee Sues Prudential For Wrongful Denial Of Long-Term Disability Benefits
A Washington lawyer just filed a federal lawsuit against The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential). The Plaintiff, Jewel T., worked as an Escalation Specialist for Microsoft. This employment entitled to the Plaintiff to short-term and long-term disability benefits via Microsoft’s Group Disability Insurance Plan that was funded by Prudential.
Disability Blog & Cases:
Toyota Quality Assurance Monitor Sues Life Insurance Company Of North America For Denial Of Long-Term Disability Benefits
A disability attorney in the state of Indiana recently filed a federal lawsuit in Indiana against Life Insurance Company of North America (LINA) and Toyota Motor Long-Term Disability Plan (Toyota). The Plaintiff, Julie S., was employed by Toyota as a Quality Assurance Monitor, which made her eligible for Toyota’s long-term disability plan, which was funded by LINA.
Disability Blog & Cases:
Illinois Insurance Law Gives Claimant A Fighting Chance Against Disability Insurance Company
An Illinois district court refused to let Hartford, a disability insurance company, evade an Illinois law, which was enacted to protect consumers. The law was passed to basically “level the playing field” for insurance companies and the consumers that rarely have a fighting chance against these corporate giants.
Disability Blog & Cases:
Pennsylvania Court Awards STD Benefits And $27,000 In Attorneys’ Fees To Phlebotomist
A Pennsylvania court recently awarded $27,000 in attorneys’ fees to Ms. G. after she and her disability attorney won a judgment against Life Insurance Company of North America (“LINA”) also known as CIGNA for short-term disability (“STD”) benefits. This case is a good discussion of the analysis a court will go through in order to award attorney fees to a prevailing disability insurance claimant.
