On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Jul 26, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, ERISA, Firm News, Health/Medical Insurance, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance
Letters denying an insured’s claim often end by listing what steps an insured can take to challenge an unfavorable determination. Assuming all administrative appeals have been exhausted, this generally involves filing a lawsuit. Depending on the language in the...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Jul 25, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, ERISA, ERISA - Abuse of Discretion, ERISA - Conflict of Interest, Firm News, Health/Medical Insurance, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance, News
Few Americans can retire on their savings alone. Many workers participate in an employee benefits plans, which serve to provide financial security in case of disability or retirement. In the case of insurers that decide who qualifies for life, health and disability...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Jul 13, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Agent/Broker, Bad Faith, Disability Insurance, ERISA, Firm News, Health/Medical Insurance, Legal Articles, Life Insurance
In July 2018, The Orange County Bar Association published an article written by Robert J. McKennon and Stephanie L. Talavera of the McKennon Law Group PC in the Orange County Lawyer. The article addresses the liability implications of the relationship between...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Jul 12, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Agent/Broker, Disability Insurance, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Health/Medical Insurance, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance, News, Rescission, Waiver & Estoppel
All too often, we see insurance companies deny insurance claims by attempting to opportunistically rescind insurance policies. This practice has become more prevalent in recent years as insurers look for ways to deny insurance claims. Anyone who has purchased a...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | May 10, 2018 | Bad Faith, Breach of Contract, Disability Insurance, ERISA, Firm News, Health/Medical Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Litigation Blog, Legal Articles, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, News, Retirement Plans/Pensions
In the May 7, 2018 issue of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Daily Journal Staff Writer Melanie Brisbon authored a “small firm profile” article on the McKennon Law Group PC. The article covers the firm’s path to success, starting with its unconventional background:...
On Behalf of McKennon Law Group PC | Apr 9, 2018 | Accidental Death or Dismemberment, Agent/Broker, Disability Insurance News, Firm News, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Litigation Blog, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance
Generally, an insurer need not investigate statements made in an application for insurance, subject to certain exceptions. Instead, the potential policyholder or applicant must fully disclose all known material information. If a potential insured does not correctly...
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...
