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02/09/2012 10:08:30 AM EST

8th Circuit: Termination Of Benefits Was Reasonably Supported By Record

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ST. LOUIS - An ERISA-governed disability insurer that terminated benefits to a claimant with osteoarthritis and other ailments acted reasonably, the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed Jan. 11, finding that the insurer did not abuse its discretion in relying on its record reviews (Don Carrow v. Standard Insurance Co., No. 10-3206, 8th Cir.; 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 604). Full story on lexis.com