Please choose a case study below
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Kantor & Kantor represented cameraman suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome and was unable to perform the duties of his occupation. His claim was denied by his disability insurer, who failed to conduct any meaningful investigation of the claim.
Kantor & Kantor filed suit and after a brief period of discovery filed a motion for summary judgment, requesting the Court to enter judgment in plaintiff's favor without a trial, and as a matter of law. The Court granted our motion for summary judgment. As a result, our client received all benefits under his policy up to age 65, a significant amount of damages for emotional distress and payment for his attorneys' fees, for a total of over $900,000.
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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Defendant Paul Revere approved plaintiff's long-term disability benefits claim under the "Other Limitations" policy provision which covers psychiatric conditions, and was therefore subject to the 24-month policy limitation for disorders caused or contributed by a psychiatric disorder. Plaintiff, who suffered from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, initiated an administrative appeal of Defendant's decision which was denied.
Kantor & Kantor filed suit and after a bench trial, judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff. Defendant was ordered to resume payment of long term disability benefits in accordance with the policy.
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Fibromyalgia
Kantor & Kantor represented a Customer Care Advocate who suffered from fibromyalgia. Plaintiff's job was largely sedentary, requiring that she sit at her desk for nearly all the work-day. After several short-term disability leaves, plaintiff filed for long-term benefits. Despite reports from her doctor indicating that she was unable to perform her job duties, plaintiff's claim was denied. Plaintiff appealed this decision, included additional doctor's reports and statements from family and friends describing her deteriorating physical condition, but was repeatedly denied benefits.
The Court, after a de novo review of defendant's denial, overruled defendant's administrative decision, entering judgment for the plaintiff. Plaintiff's long-term disability benefits were resumed and defendant was ordered to pay plaintiff's attorney fees.
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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Kantor & Kantor represented an accountant who suffered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Her claim was denied by her disability insurer who failed to adequately consider plaintiff's attending physician's diagnosis of total disability.
Kantor & Kantor filed suit and the Court granted summary judgment for plaintiff, finding a conflict of interest existed which showed defendant's denial of benefits was unreasonable. Defendant was ordered to pay disability benefits to plaintiff.
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Life Insurance
Kantor & Kantor represented Plaintiff who sought payment of a life insurance policy after his wife died. Defendant's refused to pay more than $20,000 of the $150,000 policy despite Plaintiff's timely payment of premiums on disclosure of all information solicited by Defendant.
Kantor & Kantor filed a motion for summary judgment, requesting the Court to enter judgment in plaintiff's favor without a trial, and as a matter of law. The court granted our motion for summary judgment. As a result, our client received all benefits under his policy and payment for his attorneys' fees, for a total of over $150,000.
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