On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Nov 29, 2017 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Breach of Contract, Firm News, Insurance Bad Faith, Life Insurance, Non-ERISA
If you have a claim that has been wrongfully denied or are currently in the claims handling process, it is important to always keep in mind the potential impact of your conduct on future litigation. When dealing with a sophisticated insurance company, you want to put...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Nov 23, 2017 | Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits News, ERISA, Firm News, Life Insurance
When an insured becomes disabled and incapable of performing the duties of his or her occupation, long-term disability benefits can provide a much-needed form of substitute income. Given the potential importance of these disability insurance benefits, playing an...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Nov 10, 2017 | Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits News, ERISA, Firm News, Life Insurance, News, News Blog
Unlike a state law claim for benefits under an individual insurance policy, an ERISA claim generally limits recovery to benefits due under the plan: prejudgment interest, declaratory or equitable (non-monetary) relief and attorneys’ fees. Accordingly, looming...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Nov 8, 2017 | Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, Firm News, Group Plans, Life Insurance, News Blog
In a deal between two of the country’s largest disability insurers, The Hartford agreed to purchase Aetna Life Insurance Company’s group life insurance and disability insurance business for $1.45 billion. After the purchase, which is expected to close before the end...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Nov 7, 2017 | Firm News, News Blog
McKennon Law Group PC is proud to announce that its founder and managing shareholder Robert J. McKennon was named by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the top 100 Insurance lawyers in the State of California for 2018. Mr. McKennon has received this...
