In the instant case, Julissa Bradshaw (“Bradshaw”) was a medical biller for Pyramid Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (“Pyramid”). She held a policy through Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (“Reliance”) for both short-term and long term disability coverage. Her coverage under this policy began on May 1, 2013. When Bradshaw was hired by Pyramid, she was several weeks into a pregnancy. She …
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Bey v. Reliance Standard – Court Rules Reliance Did Not Act Arbitrarily Or Capriciously
The Court found that ERISA preempts Ms. Bey’s state law claims and that Reliance is entitled to summary judgment in its favor in all respects. Given the thorough review by an independent physician, the Court did not conclude that Reliance acted arbitrarily or capriciously.
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Bowman v. Reliance Standard – Court Rules LTD Denial Was Not Arbitrary And Capricious
Anthony Bowman (“Bowman”) was employed as a Maintenance Mechanic which required the ability to do heavy lifting between fifty and sixty pounds. Injuries throughout his life caused him to have a number of surgeries and resulted in chronic neck and back pain. Bowman also had issues with a sleep disorder and pain medication, which led …
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