Thursday, September 22, 2011

Seventh Circuit -- Susie Weitzenkamp v. Unum Life

Self-reported illness policy limitation does not apply to fibromyalgia, as it is independently ascertainable.

Lien on SSA proceeds kosher, as it's indirect.

Cross-appeal was illicitly seeking additional grounds of favorable judgment.


Benefits reinstated.


Susie Weitzenkamp v. Unum Life
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

Category tags above are sporadically maintained Do not rely. Do not rely. Do not rely.

Author's SSRN page here.