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Disability Insurance Law TV:
Did UNUM insurance disability claims examiner understand physician’s job duties?
This video is a small portion of the video-taped trial testimony of a Unum long term disability employee. The deposition was completed on behalf of our client by attorney Gregory Michael Dell.
Disability Blog & Cases:
UNUM sued by Ohio disability …
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Disability insurance benefits lawsuit against Prudential Insurance Company is dismissed by Pennsylvania Judge
A Federal District Court in Pennsylvania recently dismissed the case of a long-term disability claimant who claimed damages resulting from Prudential Insurance Company‘s delay in the approval of her claim for long-term disability insurance benefits. Although the claimant…
Disability Blog & Cases:
Missouri Court reverses Prudential Insurance Company’s wrongful denial of disability insurance benefits for former pharmacy technician
A Missouri Federal Court determined that Prudential was wrong to terminate a man’s disability insurance benefits by relying on a vocational expert who was not given enough information and a doctor who failed to explain…
Our law firm was recently contacted by an individual that was receiving long term disability income payments from Prudential. This disability claimant has been on long term disability for approximately 12 months. His disability is the result of a disabling knee condition. His Prudential long term disability policy defines "disability" for the first 24 months…
The Prudential Insurance Company of America (PRU), one of the world’s largest long term disability insurance companies, recently issued a press release regarding their return to work strategies. In my opinion, when Prudential or any long term disability insurance company discuss “return to work strategy”, this is tantamount to saying how quick can we stop…
On January 19, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit handed down a decision based on arguments heard between the disability attorney of Edward F. Richards and Prudential Insurance Company of America on October 7, 2009. This is another case that highlights the difficulties faced by disability claimants suffering with fibromyalgia. It demonstrates…
Another case heard on October 7, 2009 before the United States Court of Appeals First Circuit highlights the challenges of obtaining benefits when a claimant suffers from fibromyalgia. This case also highlights how one court can find a successful application for Social Security disability benefits as compelling evidence that a person deserves their long-term disability…
On February 18, 2010, Attorneys Dell & Schaefer and lead trial attorney Gregory Dell filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Prudential Insurance Company of America (“PRUDENTIAL, NYSE:PRU”), in the Eastern District of New York Federal Court.
Continue Reading Attorneys Dell & Schaefer Files Class Action Law Suit Against Prudential
In a ruling filed on November 17, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit found that Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) had failed to provide Barbara Brown adequate information with which to appeal their decision to deny her long term disability (LTD) benefits.
Continue Reading Prudential’s Failure To Produce Documents Weighs In Long Term Disability Claimant’s Favor
Alvin Hintz was an employee of CCL Custom Manufacturing, Inc. as Director of Information Systems for more than a decade. The company was purchased prior to Hintz’s termination, by KIK Custom Products, Inc. On August 8, 2005, Hintz was terminated along with eight other employees. In the separation agreement, there was a ‘general release of claims’ that Hintz signed. The long term disability plan was administrated by Prudential.
Continue Reading After Denial Of Long-Term Disability Benefits, Director Disabled By Heart Disease Takes Prudential To Illinois Court
