United States Fourth Circuit

In an action brought by plaintiff-former employee against defendant-employers's Disability Plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), denial of disability benefits is affirmed where: 1) a conflict of interest did exist; however, 2) the plan in this case did not abuse its discretion.

Appellate Information

• Decided 12/19/2008
• Published 12/19/2008

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• United States Fourth Circuit

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