A client with multiple spinal disorders came to us after Standard denied long-term disability insurance benefits. Examining the denial, we realized Standard understated the work schedule for the occupation, and underappreciated the limitations the client had with sitting, standing, or generally maintaining any one position for meaningful periods of time. Highlighting the deficiencies in the…
We helped a client suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome overcome a short-term and long-term disability denial by Sun Life. In one case, our client suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sun Life denied the long-term disability claim after initially approving, but later terminating, short-term disability. Sun Life conducted a detailed background investigation of our client,…
We helped a client with two arthritic knees where Unum denied long-term disability, and the client’s occupation required standing and walking to a significant degree. By demonstrating the extent of the lasting pain, even after double knee replacement, we persuaded Unum to pay our client’s disability benefits. Success with Unum Long-Term Disability Denial A client…
On January 13, 2016, Plaintiff Kathy Ferrin sued Defendant Aetna Life Insurance Company seeking payment of long-term disability benefits pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), 29 U.S.C. § 1132(a)(1)(B). Specifically, Ferrin appeals Aetna’s denial of her long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits relating to her back and hip pain. Currently pending before…
After plaintiff ceased working as a finance manager for her previous employer, MiraMed on March 30, 2012, due to a variety of ailments including morbid obesity, left lateral L4-L5 disc herniation with facet synovitis and synovial cyst producing foraminal stenosis, pulmonary embolism, fibromyalgia, and deep vein thrombosis (“DVT”), she applied for long term disability (“LTD”)…
Plaintiff Amanda Sadowski (“Sadowski”) brings this action against Defendant Tuckpointers Local 52 Health & Welfare Trust (the “Fund”) pursuant to § 1132(a)(1)(B) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), see 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq., alleging wrongful denial of medical benefits under the terms of her plan. Before the Court are…
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Michael is an excellent ERISA attorney and one of the best in Chicago. I have worked with Michael as co-counsel on several cases. He knows the law, he is thorough, and he is a relentless advocate for his clients.
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