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The court found that Dr. Whitehouse remained partially disabled under UNUM's long-term disability policy throughout 2021 and ordered UNUM to reinstate her benefits retroactively through December 31, 2021.
Whitehouse v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America
What Happened
Dr. Whitehouse had a long-term disability insurance policy with UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. The company stopped paying her disability benefits, claiming she was no longer partially disabled and therefore no longer qualified for coverage under the policy.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Dr. Whitehouse's favor. The judge found that Dr. Whitehouse was indeed partially disabled throughout 2021, despite UNUM's determination to the contrary. As a result, the court ordered UNUM to restart her disability payments and pay all benefits she should have received from the beginning of 2021 through the end of that year.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers shouldn't automatically accept an insurance company's decision to deny or stop disability benefits. If you believe you remain disabled and eligible for benefits, you have the right to challenge that decision in court. Insurance companies must prove their case, and courts will review whether their decisions were correct based on the evidence.
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