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The court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment, finding that plaintiff was ineligible for long-term disability benefits because she had not completed three months of uninterrupted active employment as required by the plan when she became disabled.
Davis v. First Union Corp. Long Term Disability Plan
What Happened
Davis worked for First Union Corporation and became disabled while employed. She applied for long-term disability benefits under the company's plan but was denied. Davis sued, arguing the company failed to accommodate her disability.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with First Union Corporation. The judge found that Davis did not qualify for disability benefits because she hadn't worked for the company for three continuous months before becoming disabled. The plan's rules clearly stated this waiting period was required. Because Davis hadn't met this requirement, she was ineligible—regardless of her disability claim.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that disability benefits often have strict eligibility requirements that workers must meet before becoming disabled. If a plan requires a certain length of employment, workers need to reach that milestone to qualify for protection. Employees should carefully review their disability plan details early in their employment to understand what conditions must be satisfied before they're eligible for benefits.
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