LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Disability Insurance Legal News http://www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys/news.aspx Headline Disability Insurance Legal News from LexisNexis® en-us LexisNexis® Headline Disability Insurance Legal News http://www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys/images/lexismealeyslogo.gif 130 29 http://www.lexisnexis.com/mealeys/news.aspx Copyright 2009 http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 1%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 11th Circuit: Insurer Properly Considered Subjective Complaints Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 2%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Calculation Of Benefits Was Reasonable Under Plan Language, 1st Circuit Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 3%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Fraud, Negligence Claims Barred By Statute Of Limitations, Judge Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 4%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 3rd Circuit: Statute Of Limitations Bars ERISA Claim For Underpayment Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 5%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Disability Claimant's Lawsuit Is Time-Barred, 10th Circuit Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 6%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Insurer Failed To Consider Subjective Pain, Federal Judge Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 7%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 7th Circuit: Disability Insurer Properly Credited Consulting Doctors' Opinions Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 8%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Records Support Insurer's Denial Of Benefits, Judge Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 9%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Court: Insurer Entitled To Rescind 2 Policies Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 10%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Action Time-Barred Because Of Late Notice, 11th Circuit Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 11%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Documents Do Not Show Lack Of Discretion, 9th Circuit Says Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 12%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Contract, Bad Faith Claims Preempted By ERISA, Judge Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 13%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Claimant Allowed Discovery Into Conflict Of Interest, Federal Judge Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 14%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bad Faith Claim Allowed To Proceed, Federal Judge Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-4 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 15%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 1%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Judge: Benefit Denial Decision Was Not Supported By The Evidence Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 2%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Record Reviews Support Benefit Denial, Maryland Federal Judge Says Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 3%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 6th Circuit Finds Termination Was Supported By Record Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 4%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss ERISA Plan Failed To Adequately Explain Basis For Benefit Denial Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 5%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Reconsideration Request Counts As An Appeal, Ohio Magistrate Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 6%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Missouri Federal Judge Allows Claim Over LTD Benefits To Stand Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 7%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Policy's 3-Year Limitations Period Is Enforceable, 6th Circuit Says Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 8%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Divided 9th Circuit: ERISA Requirements Not Met By Summary Plan Description Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 9%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 6th Circuit: ERISA Plan's Claim Accrual Date Governs In Disability Case Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 10%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Conflict Of Interest Affected Decision-Making Process, 9th Circuit Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 11%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Disability Policy Is Governed By ERISA, Federal Judge Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 12%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Coverage Terminated Because Of Ethical Violation, 6th Circuit Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 13%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Protective Order Request Over Disputed Discovery Requests Denied Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 14%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 7th Circuit: Disability Plan Administrator Owes No Fiduciary Duty To Plan Sponsor Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 15%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Apparent Bad Faith Claims Meet Requirements Of Federal Jurisdiction, Judge Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-3 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 16%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss News From The LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 1%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Plan Amendment Limits Benefits To 2 Years, 7th Circuit Says Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 2%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Panel Affirms Insurer's Denial Of Disability Benefits Was Made In Good Faith Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 3%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Claimant Capable Of Sedentary Work, 5th Circuit Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 4%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 6th Circuit: Claimant Lacked Documentation On Abilities Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 5%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 3rd Circuit: FCE, Vocational Review Support Termination Decision Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 6%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 10th Circuit: Administrator Properly Reviewed Records, Sought Expert Opinion Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 7%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 2nd Circuit Says Reliance On Physician Reports Was Reasonable Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 8%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss ERISA Plan Failed To Adequately Explain Basis For Benefit Denial Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 9%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Termination Of Disability Benefits Not Arbitrary, 7th Circuit Holds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 10%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Claimant Was Entitled To Benefits, Judge Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 11%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Doctors Failed To Consider 'Chief Complaint,' Federal Judge Rules Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 12%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 2nd Circuit: Claimants Cannot Meet Commonality Requirement For Class Action Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 13%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 7th Circuit Remands Case For Further Review Under MetLife v. Glenn Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 14%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 5th Circuit Finds Conflict Of Interest Is Not Significant Factor In ERISA Case Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 15%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Claim Was Sufficiently Reviewed On Appeal, Federal Judge Finds Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 16%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss 6th Circuit Says ERISA's Safe Harbor Doesn't Apply To Disability Plan Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 17%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Divided 3rd Circuit: Consideration Of Condition Triggers ERISA Plan Exclusion Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 18%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Bad Faith Claims Without Specific Facts Deemed Conclusory, Dismissed Full story on lexis.com]]> http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2010-2 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Disab. Ins. 19%20(2009)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss Remand To ERISA Administrator Not Basis For Fee Award, 4th Circuit Holds Full story on lexis.com]]>