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Hartford's Motion for Summary Judgment was granted. The court found that Hartford reasonably determined Ortiz was not disabled under the plan's "any occupation" standard based on substantial evidence, including an Employability Analysis Report and three independent medical evaluations, and therefore properly terminated her long-term disability benefits.
Ortiz v. The Hartford Case Summary
What Happened
Ortiz received long-term disability benefits from Hartford insurance while employed at T-Mobile USA, Inc. Hartford later stopped paying her benefits, arguing she was no longer disabled and could work in other types of jobs.
The Court's Decision
The court sided with Hartford. The judge found that Hartford had reasonable grounds to end Ortiz's benefits based on solid evidence—including an employment analysis report and three separate medical evaluations—all showing Ortiz could perform other types of work under the plan's rules.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that insurance companies can use the "any occupation" standard to end disability payments if they have medical evidence suggesting you can do *any* job, not just your previous one. Workers receiving long-term disability should understand their policy's specific rules about what counts as disabled. Getting independent medical evaluations is important, as companies use this evidence to make decisions about benefits. If your benefits are denied, reviewing the medical evidence used against you is crucial for any challenge.
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