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The case of Dawna Lane v. Prudential Insurance Company is limited to a discussion by the Utah Federal District Court about whether or not Plaintiff’s ERISA lawsuit for long term disability benefits should be dismissed on the grounds of judicial estoppel. Although a reference is made to her suffering from “severe psychological conditions,” there is no discussion of her actual disability or conditions of employment.
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Resolved Cases:
LTD Claim Approved by Lincoln for Former Biomet, Inc. Employee suffering from Meniere’s Disease
Project Manager for Biomet, Inc. gets LTD Claim approved after Attorney Alexander Palamara appeals to Lincoln Financial.

Disability Insurance News:
California Court Reverses Sunlife Disability Denial for Woman with Fibromyalgia
In this video, disability insurance attorneys Rachel Alters and…

In Vicki Young v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company, plaintiff Young, a mortgage broker, was initially granted disability benefits in September 2010 based on her diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The initial two years of her disability were based on her inability to perform the essentially duties of her own occupation.

After two years, Sun Life continued her long term disability (LTD) benefits on the grounds that she did not have the ability to perform the job duties of any occupation for which she was qualified. Suddenly, in 2015, Sun Life terminated her benefits, stating she was no longer disabled under the “any occupation” standard. Young’s administrative appeal was denied and she filed this ERISA lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.Continue Reading Court Reinstates Disability Benefits Erroneously Terminated by Sun Life

Resolved Cases:
Standard Overturns Denial of Benefits to Shareholder of Major Law Firm
Victor Pena wins appeal for former shareholder of Carlton Fields suffering from migraines and vestibular disorder.

Disability Insurance News:
Social Security Approval Does Not Mean Disability Insurance Benefits Must be Approved
11th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds lower court’s finding that Aetna’s…

Resolved Cases:
Hartford Reinstates Disability Benefits to HR Manager
Following an ERISA Appeal submitted by Dell & Schaefer, Hartford reinstates disability benefits to an HR Manager suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

FAQ: Disability Companies:
What Can I Expect When Seeking Long Term Disability Benefits from Northwestern Mutual?
Our disability insurance lawyers have helped hundreds of Northwestern…