Termination Of Benefits Was Not Abuse Of Discretion, Federal Judge Says

Mealey's (December 5, 2016, 1:05 PM EST) -- LOS ANGELES — A California federal judge on Nov. 30 determined that a disability insurer did not abuse its discretion when it terminated a claimant’s short-term disability benefits because the insurer’s termination was based on reliable evidence (Greg Martin v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. et al., No. 15-7355, C.D. Calif.; 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 166120)....