Insurance & ERISA Litigation Blog
If My Life Insurance Claim is Denied, What are My Options?
This article was updated: Sept. 5th, 2023 A death in the family can be a stressful and emotionally charged event. Add to that the financial stress resulting from the death…
Health Insurance Mandates and Health Insurance Disputes in California in 2023
Are You Required to Have Health Insurance in California in 2023? There is an individual mandate in California that requires people to be covered by health insurance. This means, technically,…
When Does ERISA Apply and When Does It Not?
Does ERISA Apply To Your Employee Benefits? ERISA is a federal law designed to protect benefits due to employees administered by private employers through group benefit plans. Employees often are…
Life Insurance Law Unleashed: Effective Strategies for Successful Claims
Life insurance is a policy that financially supports families in case of an untimely death. This policy helps them cope with losing a breadwinner, pay off outstanding debts, or fund…
In a Case of First Impression, Court Finds That McKennon Law Group PC’s Client Is Potentially Entitled to Damages in Dispute Involving Improperly Paid Life Insurance Proceeds
In a case of first impression in California, McKennon Law Group PC has successfully defeated American General Insurance Company’s (“American General’s”) attempt to dismiss the counterclaims of our client, Nguyet…
Understanding the Impact of Recent ERISA Reforms on Retirement and Pension Plans
5 Recent Changes and How They Impact Retirement Plans Many Americans work for decades to save for retirement and diligently save money for the future. When an employer offers a…
How Is Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance Different From Life Insurance?
What Are The Differences Between Accidental Death And Dismemberment insurance And Life Insurance? The main difference between AD&D insurance and life insurance is the types of events they cover. Both…
Defined Benefit Plans Versus Defined Contribution Plans: What is the Difference?
Defined Benefit Plans vs. Defined Contribution Plans: What You Need to Know Saving for retirement is a common goal for many. One means of achieving this is for employees to…
McKennon Law Group, Irina Morris Takes on Aetna Life Insurance
In the case of Irina Morris v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling that favors ERISA plan participants. The court’s decision in…
Insurer and Fiduciaries Liable for Incorrect Calculations and Advice about the Amount of ERISA Plan Benefits
Is an ERISA Insurer or Other Fiduciary Liable When They Incorrectly Calculate and Misrepresent the Amount of Your Plan Benefits? Most employee benefits are governed by a federal law called…