Disability Insurer’s Denial Of LTD Claim Was Arbitrary, Capricious, Judge Says

Mealey's (February 11, 2021, 3:43 PM EST) -- PITTSBURGH — A disability insurer’s denial of long-term (LTD) disability benefits was arbitrary and capricious because the insurer operated under an inherent conflict of interest and the insurer’s record review was selective and incomplete, a Pennsylvania federal judge said Feb. 10 in entering judgment for the disability claimant....