Insurance & ERISA Litigation Blog
Top 5 Issues to Keep in Mind When Litigating ERISA Claims
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its California Insurance Litigation Blog and Disability Insurance News that deal with frequently asked questions in the insurance bad faith, life…
9th Circuit puts final nail in coffin for discretionary clauses in insurer-funded ERISA plans
Disability and life insurers frequently include clauses in their insurance policies affording them complete discretion to decide whether a claim has merit. The clauses usually state the insurer has total…
Plaintiff Recovers $750,000 Based on Plan Administrator’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its Insurance Litigation and Disability Insurance News blogs that deal with frequently asked questions in insurance bad faith, life insurance, long-term…
Life Insurer on the Hook for Breaching Terminated Contract
Life, health and disability insurers, whether governed by ERISA or state insurance bad faith laws, often do not have your best interests in mind, despite what the law requires of…
When the Price is Right: Types of Attorneys’ Fee Arrangements For Handling Long-Term Disability ERISA Claims
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its Insurance Litigation and Disability Insurance News blogs that deal with frequently asked questions in insurance bad faith, life insurance, long…
Beware! An Employment Lawsuit Can Keep You From Receiving Your Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Have you ever considered filing a disability insurance claim and an employment action against your employer at the same time? If you are considering it, you will want to read…
Robert McKennon and Stephanie Talavera Publish Article in the Los Angeles Daily Journal: “Ruling Limits Who Can Bring Suit Under ERISA”
In the April 13, 2017 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Robert McKennon and Stephanie Talavera of the McKennon Law Group PC published an article entitled “Ruling Limits Who Can Bring…
Putting Your Best Claim Forward: Is Your Long-Term Disability Application Going to Be Denied?
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its Insurance Litigation and Disability Insurance News blogs that deal with frequently asked questions in insurance bad faith, life insurance, long…
New Ninth Circuit Case Limits Standing of ERISA “Plan Beneficiaries” to Exclude Healthcare Providers
The McKennon Law Group PC periodically publishes articles on its Insurance Litigation and Disability Insurance News blogs that deal with frequently asked questions in insurance bad faith, life insurance, long…
Disability Insurers Cannot Use Ambiguities in Insurance Policies to Avoid Being Sued When They Wrongfully Deny Disability Benefit Claims
When terms contained within an insurance policy fail to make provisions clear, plain, and conspicuous, insureds are often left to wonder what their rights under an insurance policy are and…