Court Remands for Unum to Clarify Its Reasons for Denying Long Term Disability Benefits
In Cara R. Denney v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, plaintiff worked for Wagner Equipment Company as a Computer and Technology Instructor. She said the job required extensive computer use and the ability to instruct students accordingly. It also required her to travel, stand for long periods of time, and carry heavy equipment up to 25 pounds.
In June 2015, she underwent bilateral reconstructive surgery on both of her feet and received short term disability benefits from Unum. She returned to work on a part-time basis in October 2015.
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