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The Supreme Court Decision in Metropolitan Life v. Glenn
March 31, 2025
The Supreme Court Decision in Metropolitan Life v. Glenn
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
The case below examines the conflict of interest a plan administrator may have in the denial or payment of benefits...
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Oakley v. Remy International, Inc.
March 24, 2025
Oakley v. Remy International, Inc.
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
In this 2010 Middle District of Tennessee Case, the only connection between Tennessee and the putative class action filed under...
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Exhaustion of Remedies
March 17, 2025
Exhaustion of Remedies
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is an example of a provision in a long-term disability policy that can act as a "roadblock" to making...
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New ERISA Claims Procedures
March 10, 2025
New ERISA Claims Procedures
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is a discussion of new procedures in making a long-term disability claim under ERISA. Remember, these procedures are subject...
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Long-Term Disability Benefits Litigation Study
March 3, 2025
Long-Term Disability Benefits Litigation Study
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below are the results of a study done on litigation of long-term disability benefits.  As you can see, these take...
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TALANA ORZECHOWSKI v. BOEING COMPANY; AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
February 18, 2025
TALANA ORZECHOWSKI v. BOEING COMPANY; AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is another case that examines a termination of ERISA long-term disability benefits for abuse of discretion.  This is a...
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LTD/STD Basics
February 10, 2025
LTD/STD Basics
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
Below is some basic information about long-term disability policies and short term disability policies to help you better understand the...
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Smith v. Texas Children’s Hospital
February 3, 2025
Smith v. Texas Children’s Hospital
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
The case below discusses whether fraudulent inducement is available as a cause of action under ERISA and, if so, how...
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Strong ERISA Opinion by the Sixth Circuit
January 27, 2025
Strong ERISA Opinion by the Sixth Circuit
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
The case below deals with the "objective findings" standard and what is a covered disability under an ERISA plan.  It...
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Discovery in ERISA Lawsuits
January 20, 2025
Discovery in ERISA Lawsuits
Author IconBy codyallisonstg
The case below addresses issues of discovery in ERISA lawsuits.  "Discovery" is the legal term for the procedures that lawyers...
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