United States First Circuit

In an ERISA action concerning the operation of an "own occupation" test within the definition of disability contained in a long-term disability (LTD) plan and the operation of ERISA's penalty provision for late disclosure or non-disclosure of relevant plan documents, the district court's judgment is: 1) vacated as to its entry of summary judgment with respect to termination of disability benefits; but 2) affirmed as to its imposition of a $5,000 penalty for the belated production of a plan document.

Appellate Information

• Decided 04/16/2015
• Published 04/16/2015

Judges

• Selya

Court

• United States First Circuit

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