Administrative Appeals for Disability Benefits

The Nation Law Firm recently filed an administrative appeal for certain disability benefits under the terms of the Harris Corporation Disability Plan. Plaintiff was successful in this appeal and benefits were reinstated.

The Nation Law Firm recently handled an administrative appeal under an ERISA plan against Principal Life Insurance Company. Plaintiff prevailed in the appeal and benefits were reinstated.

The Nation Law Firm recently handled an administrative appeal on behalf of a claimant. Benefits were sought from the Life Insurance Company of North America. Plaintiff prevailed and benefits were reinstated.

Lawsuits filed for Disability Benefits

We recently filed a lawsuit seeking certain short term disability benefits under the terms of the Federal Express Short Term Disability Plan. Litigation continues.

 We also recently filed suit seeking short term disability benefits under the terms of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Short Term Disability Plan. Plaintiff was an employee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Litigation continues.

 In another case, we filed suit seeking long term disability benefits under an ERISA governed plan. Suit was filed against Connecticut General Life Insurance Company.

New Long Term Disability Lawsuits Filed


The Nation Law Firm recently filed a complaint seeking disability benefits on behalf of a pastor who became disabled. Suit was filed against Unum Life Insurance Company of America. Although the matter was not governed by ERISA, the case was removed to federal court allegedly based on diversity. Plaintiff is seeking to remand the case arguing that the court does not have jurisdiction based on the amount in controversy at the time the complaint was filed.

In another case, we filed suit on behalf of a plaintiff seeking benefits under the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Group Benefits Program. Plaintiff is seeking long term disability benefits pursuant to the terms of the plan. Litigation continues.

We also recently filed suit for disability benefits payable under the terms of an individual disability policy. Plaintiff became disabled and MetLife, the insurer, argues that benefits are not payable based on plaintiff’s medical condition. Plaintiff suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.