Judge Certifies Class Of 25 Lipedema Sufferers Denied Insurance Coverage

Mealey's (May 4, 2022, 3:56 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Allegations that an insurer denied coverage for tumescent liposuction in essentially all instances satisfy the commonality standard even where the insurer sometimes approved treatment, and while smaller than typical, a class of 25 is likely the best way to handle the claims given the nationwide insurance coverage and the class’s diverse geographic nature, a federal judge in California said April 25 in certifying the class....