Kresich v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) is a federal case out of the Northern District of California favorable to a plaintiff who was harassed, accused of lying and oppressed during the processing of his disability claim. Because of MetLife’s conduct, the plaintiff sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). Despite MetLife’s vigorous argument that the claim was preempted by ERISA and the plaintiff could not pursue his tort action, the court disagreed and found in favor of the plaintiff. Relying on precedent, the court stated “Plaintiff’s IIED claim stems not from the handling and disposition of his claim, but from independent allegations of harassment and oppressive conduct. There is no alternative enforcement mechanism under ERISA by which Plaintiff could bring such a claim.”
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Disability lawyers discuss latest trends seen in Metlife handling disability claims
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Watch Gregory Dell and Cesar Gavidia discuss about Metlife’s handling of ERISA and private disability claims.
Texas Disability Lawyers Expose the Insurance Company Shell Game In Another AT&T Disability Denial
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Disability insurance policies can confuse even the most knowledgeable policy holders. Who is the right party sue in an AT&T Disability denial?…
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This Week on DIAttorney.com (05/12/2012)
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New York Federal Court Denies MetLife’s Motion To Dismiss Lyme Disease Victim’s Petition For Disability Benefits
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This Week on DIAttorney.com (05/05/2012)
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Eastman Chemical Company Employee Loses Lawsuit Against MetLife for Disability Benefits
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This Week on DIAttorney.com (04/21/2012)
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Minnesota Disability Claimant Filed Suit Against Employer Over Terminated Disability Benefits
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Disability Insurance Benefit Lawsuit Against Metlife Is Dismissed Due To Claimant’s Failure To Comply With Time Deadlines
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Connie White waited more than five years to file a lawsuit against MetLife for denial of her disability benefits. The law in Louisiana only provided Ms. White 5 years to file her legal action. The district court dismissed her disability claim and the 5th Circuit court of appeals affirmed the denial. Disability insurance claimants need…
This Week on DIAttorney.com (04/09/2011)
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Deposition of medical consultant hired by MetLife for a disability insurance claim
It’s hard to imagine that a person that a person undergoes a 5 level surgical fusion procedure and does not have any restrictions or limitations. That was the position taken by a medical consultant hired by MetLife. The physician…
This Week on DIAttorney.com (03/19/2011)
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Disability lawsuit against MetLife alleges insurance company refuses to pay disabled claimant
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, known as MetLife (NYSE: MET), is being sued in United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, for refusing to honor its contractual obligation to pay long term disability insurance benefits to a psychologically…