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Attorney Wins Right to Trial Against Unum for Denied Disability Benefits Amid Breach of Contract Allegations

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Philadelphia, PA – In a notable legal dispute, a patent attorney has successfully challenged the termination of his disability benefits by Unum Life Insurance Co. of America, securing a court order that will allow his case to proceed to trial. The attorney, who remains unnamed, filed claims against the insurer for breach of contract and bad faith after they ceased his benefit payments. Unum defended its decision, asserting that the claimant was no longer eligible for benefits as he did not fulfill their criteria, which includes having restrictions on his ability to work, experiencing at … Read more

Minneapolis Lawyer Wins Lawsuit Against Unum to Restore Long-Term Disability Benefits Amid Health Battle

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Minneapolis, MN — A local trademark attorney, battling breast cancer, recently won a significant legal victory against Unum Life Insurance Co. of America. The court ordered the insurance giant to reinstate her long-term disability benefits, ruling that they had improperly terminated her payouts based on her cancer diagnosis and ignored other debilitating conditions she was suffering from. The decision came down from U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim, who asserted that Unum failed to fully consider the attorney’s additional medical issues, which included cognitive impairments and frequent episodes of dizziness. The judge pointed out that … Read more