Discovery Disputes in ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Cases: Do the Usual Limitations Apply?

On Behalf of | Dec 27, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Disability Insurance, Discovery, ERISA, ERISA - Administrative Record, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance

Discovery Disputes in ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Cases: Do the Usual Limitations Apply? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) manages many of the benefits people receive from their employers.  These benefits include short-term and long-term...

If You Must Miss Work Two Days a Month Due to a Disabling Condition, Are You Precluded from Working in Any Occupation Under a LTD Policy?

On Behalf of | Dec 19, 2018 | Disability Insurance, ERISA, Firm News, Insurance Litigation Blog, Policy Interpretation

Facing a long-term disability (“LTD”) claim, ERISA plan participants under LTD policies can count on the fact that insurance companies will search for ways to escape payment of the monthly LTD benefits they promised their insureds.  These insurers often point out that...