California District Court Rules That a Treating Physician’s Observations are “More Persuasive” Than a Paper Reviewer’s Contrary Opinions

On Behalf of | Feb 13, 2014 | Case Updates, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, ERISA - Standard of Review, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog

When reviewing a claim for disability insurance, insurers and other claim administrators often rely on the opinions of paid physicians to support their improper denial decisions.  For example, a disability insurance company will hire a doctor to conduct a “paper...

Policyholder Wins Handed Down in Insurance Decisions. Daily Journal Publishes McKennon Law Group PC Article.

On Behalf of | Feb 12, 2014 | Breach of Contract, Case Updates, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Duty to Defend, Duty to Settle, ERISA, Firm News, Insurance Bad Faith, News, Unfair Business Practices/Unfair Competition

The February 10, 2014 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal featured Robert McKennon’s article entitled:  “Policyholder Wins Handed Down in Insurance Decisions.”  In it, Mr. McKennon discusses six insurance decisions handed down in California and federal courts in...