In Melissa A. McIntyre v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, Plaintiff suffered her entire life from Charcot Marie Tooth Syndrome (CMT), a degenerative neurological condition which affects the peripheral nerves like those in the hands and feet. She worked as a nurse at Mayo Clinic Health Care System from 2003 to 2011 when she stopped working due to the severity of her health condition.
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The disability insurance attorneys at Dell & Schaefer have seen a lot of disability insurance claim denial letters from Reliance Standard. Reliance Standard stands behind its disability insurance claim denials, and it’s not afraid to litigate them in court. But don’t be discouraged – because Reliance Standard is such a large insurance company and has such high employee turnover rates, their claims denials often aren’t as detailed or thorough as those seen from smaller companies. It’s possible to appeal a claim denial and win, although it may take a year or longer to cross the finish line.
Read more »Fredrick Smith worked as a plant manager for Charles Craft, Inc. in North Carolina. He held that position since 1970, but he was forced to leave by 2013 due to a series of strokes and heart problems. Smith applied for disability benefits with Reliance Standard under his employer’s ERISA plan. At first, Reliance paid benefits, but after some time, Reliance revised its decision and insisted that Smith could work at another job. Smith appealed the new denial.
Read more »The Plaintiff, Barbara M., with the help of her Florida Disability Lawyer, filed this lawsuit against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company and Hope Hospice & Community Services, Inc. for the wrongful denial of short term and long term disability benefits.
In Barbara M. Vs Reliance Standard and Hope, Plaintiff seeks rightful reinstatement of Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits as defined by the Plan.
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The Plaintiff, Barbara M., with the help of her Florida Disability Lawyer, filed this lawsuit against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company and Hope Hospice & Community Services, Inc. for the wrongful denial of short term and long term disability benefits.
In Barbara M. Vs Reliance Standard and Hope, Plaintiff seeks rightful reinstatement of Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits as defined by the Plan.
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