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A History of Unum and Class Action

Posted on: January 30, 2016. Category: Insurance Companies

Unum, the largest disability insurance company in the nation, is no stranger to lawsuits and class actions.

In addition to facing thousands of individual lawsuits filed by policyholders who allege their disability claims were wrongly denied, the company has been on the receiving end of class action lawsuits for insurance bad faith practices since 2002.

Working on the basis of “power in numbers,” a class action is an effective way for ordinary people with equivalent legal complaints against the same offender to take on a powerful corporation.

Under a Unum class action lawsuit, a group (class) of people claiming a common grievance collectively brings a claim (action) against Unum. Disability insurance lawyers act on behalf of the group, and the judgment of the lawsuit is for all members of the group.

Unum Class Action Lawsuit

Posted on: January 30, 2016. Category: Insurance Companies

Yet another Unum class action lawsuit has been resolved. In 2008, Unum Group agreed to a federal class action settlement to the tune of $40 million. The lawsuit alleged that Unum (as UnumProvident) misled investors by inflating its stock share price by producing inaccurate accounting and financial statements, as well as resorting to improper handling of disability claims.

Unum accepted the settlement without admitting liability. The class action lawsuit involved thousands of people who bought UnumProvident securities from March 2000 to April 2003. Unum has created a $40 million fund to be distributed among these investors. Unum still denies the allegation.

Prevail Against Unum Denied Claim Practices

Posted on: January 30, 2016. Category: Insurance Companies

Was Your Unum Claim Denied for Long Term Disability?

If Unum is wearing you down by dragging out the claims process, don’t give up. Delay tactics are just one of Unum’s strategies to ultimately deny you of your disability benefits.

Unum uses tactics to deny claims. We use the law to get to the truth.

For many claimants, Unum’s claim denial tactics are the beginning of the end of their hopes to receive their rightful benefits. But Unum’s denial does not mean you cannot win. You can still fight to enforce payment of the disability benefits that you deserve.

Not only can you fight back; with representation from a highly skilled Unum disability claim lawyer, you can win.

Unum Disability Policy Language – How a Case Can Turn on a Question of Interpretation

Posted on: January 30, 2016. Category: Insurance Companies

It’s no accident that Unum’s insurance policies are written with ambiguous and confusing language. This is yet another example of the insurance company’s strategies to deny or delay the payment of a claimant’s rightful benefits.

If Unum has wrongly denied your claim, we can help you. At Marc Whitehead & Associates, our attorneys have more than 20 years of experience with disability insurance companies. We deal extensively with Unum and we are prepared to help you secure the maximum benefits you deserve.

Unum Disability Complaints

Posted on: January 30, 2016. Category: Insurance Companies

Unum’s handling of disability claims has been the focus of countless lawsuits. Among other disciplinary actions, Unum was the subject of an investigation by the Department of Labor that led to a court order fining Unum for $15 million for inappropriately denying claims. The company was then directed to reevaluate over 200,000 claims they had previously denied.

Insurance Company Deceptive Practices Press Release

Posted on: September 24, 2015. Category: Insurance Companies

Houston disability attorney Marc Whitehead points to a recent Senate hearing that addresses deceptive practices by insurance companies and laws that make it easy for them to reject disability claims. Whitehead says that anyone who’s had a claim rejected will agree with what was discussed, and is available for consultation on these issues. Houston, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011 …

Aetna LTD Denial is reversed by Marc Whitehead & Associates for Client with Thoracic Lumbar Radiculopathy

Posted on: September 11, 2015. Category: Insurance Companies

Our firm successfully represented a 48 year old woman, from Savannah, Georgia, in her recent appeal of an Aetna Life Insurance Company’s denial for long-term disability (LTD) benefits. We were able to take the responsibility for the appeal off of her shoulders and win her the benefits that she deserves.

Our client suffers from thoracic lumbar radiculopathy, fractured ribs, sleep apnea, depression and anxiety. She also has severe ongoing pain which she has managed with nerve blocks, physical therapy, and heavy medication. She is unable to sit for prolonged periods of time. Her concentration is impaired. She also has difficulty coping at times with her pain symptoms and is depressed as a result. Certainly, she can’t perform the duties of any occupation with reasonable continuity.

Has AETNA Denied Your Long Term Disability Insurance Claim?

Posted on: May 28, 2013. Category: Insurance Companies

AETNA is one of the largest disability insurance companies in the country. They also have one of the largest numbers of disability claim denials. Disability Lawyer, Marc Whitehead has recently filed suit on behalf of a disabled Texas worker who became severely disabled while covered under a long term disability insurance policy issued and administered by AETNA.

This recent lawsuit involves a disability insurance policy that is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act or better known as ERISA. ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and is a federal law that regulates the handling of Employee Benefit Plans and the remedies of the beneficiaries of these Plans.

Suit Filed Against Unum-Long Term Disability Denial

Posted on: March 13, 2013. Category: Insurance Companies, Unum

Disability Lawyer, Marc Whitehead has filed suit on behalf of a disabled 55 year old worker and a resident of Indiana, who became severely disabled while covered under a long term disability insurance policy issued and administered by Unum.

Plaintiff is a 55 year old worker and was formerly employed as a Refund Specialist. Plaintiff is a resident of Indiana and is currently disabled due multilevel herniated discs with nerve root impingement in the lumbar region of her spine with accompanying radiculopathy as well as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and severe gSuit Filed laucoma. Unum is an insurance company doing business in Indiana.

Hartford sued for Denying Claim of Disabled Worker

Posted on: March 6, 2013. Category: Insurance Companies

Disability Lawyer, Marc Whitehead has filed suit on behalf of a disabled 56 year old worker and a resident of Arizona, who became severely disabled while covered under a long term disability insurance policy issued and administered by The Hartford.

Plaintiff is a 56 year old worker and was formerly employed as a Enrollment Analyst. Plaintiff is a resident of Arizona and is currently disabled due Trigeminal Neuralgia. The Hartford is an insurance company doing business in Arizona.

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