Evidence Does Not Support Insurer’s Denial Of Long-Term Claim, Federal Judge Says

Mealey's (October 9, 2015, 8:54 AM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge on Oct. 8 entered judgment in favor of a disability claimant after determining that the claimant is entitled to the reinstatement of her long-term disability benefits because the evidence does not support the insurer’s conclusion that the claimant’s statements or her physicians’ conclusions lack credibility (Lizabeth Healy v. Fortis Benefits Insurance Co., et al., No. 14-832, N.D. Calif.; 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 122330)....