Judge Finds Claims Insurer, Employer Promised Dental Coverage Don’t Invoke ERISA

Mealey's (July 19, 2018, 4:10 PM EDT) -- HOUSTON — Breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and fraud claims arising from an insurer and employer’s alleged statements indicating that a plan covered 100 percent of a dental procedure do not meet the factors for Employee Retirement Income Security Act removal under Aetna Health Inc. v. Davila, a Texas federal judge held June 25 in remanding the case (Texas Oral and Facial Surgery PA v. United Healthcare Dental Inc., et al., No. 18-0944, S.D. Texas)....