Employee Benefits Litigation & ERISA2018-11-30T12:29:03-06:00

Employee Benefits Litigation & ERISA

The firm defends claims against employer-sponsored plans providing life, health and disability insurance benefits to employees. Lawyers in this group also defend third-party claims administrators in cases arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including issues related to preemption and to whether an ERISA plan has been properly established.

The firm also defends claims against insured employer-sponsored plans that are statutorily exempt under ERISA and are governed by state law and those claims against insurers issuing individual disability policies to professionals. Finally, the firm’s lawyers advise clients on matters related to liability arising under ERISA regarding their employee benefit plans.

Employee Benefits Litigation & ERISA

Case Results

Stephen Valdetero v. UNUMPROVIDENT Corporation

Stephen Valdetero v. UNUMPROVIDENT Corporation (October 2003) Lauren Welch obtained a summary judgment in Unum’s favor in the case entitled Stephen Valdetero v. UnumProvident Corporation before Judge Minaldi in the Western District of Louisiana. Unum had paid disability benefits for 24 months while plaintiff was unable to perform the duties [...]

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