Background

A disabled woman faced the sudden termination of her long-term disability benefits, which were provided through her former employer’s long-term disability carrier. She was unable to work due to a chronic, degenerative condition, so she relied on these benefits to support herself. During this difficult time, she turned to Employment Attorney Raymond Nardo for assistance.

The Case

Attorney Nardo took swift action by filing a lawsuit in the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of his client.  The lawsuit alleged that the insurance company had arbitrarily and capriciously terminated her long-term disability benefits. Despite recognizing the challenges associated with winning such a case, Attorney Nardo meticulously assembled evidence to support the validity of the legal claims, establishing that his client was indeed entitled to continued benefits. Thanks to his expertise, the case progressed successfully to the discovery phase, during which each party had the opportunity to gather evidence through methods such as requests for documents and depositions. It was hoped that the case could be settled out of court, which would save time, money, and stress during an already challenging time for his client.

Conclusion

The case was tried in Federal Court.  The Federal Judge ruled in her favor, restoring her long-term disability benefits retroactively to the date that the company terminated them.  Additionally, the defendant was ordered to cover all legal fees incurred throughout the process, marking a significant victory for the client, and affirming the importance of legal advocacy in safeguarding individuals' rights, especially in challenging circumstances like disability benefit disputes.