Sun Life Cases
Back Issues
Case
Holmgren v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company
Synopsis
Long term disability benefits were denied - Plaintiff suffered back issues
Outcome
Upon de novo review of the record, the Court finds that plaintiff has established by a preponderance of the evidence that he was disabled under the terms of the Plan during the relevant period.
Fybromyalgia
Case
Young v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company
Synopsis
Insurance company abused its discretion by terminating plaintiff's LTD beneifts for fybromyalgia
Outcome
Court concludes that Sun Life abused its discretion by terminating Young's long term disability benefits and that her benefits must be reinstated. Any future determination of benefits shall provide for a full and fair review consistent with this opinion