United States Eighth Circuit
Knierem v. Group Health Plan, Inc., 05-1139
Dismissal of plaintiff's, representative of decedent's estate, suit for wrongful denial of coverage is affirmed since ERISA does not allow a monetary award of restitution and a surcharge to beneficiaries of a decedent when a plan administrator improperly fails to authorize a procedure.
Appellate Information
- Decided 01/19/2006
- Published 01/19/2006
Judges
- RILEY, Circuit Judge., Before RILEY, HANSEN, and COLLOTON, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Eighth Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- David C. Knieriem, argued, Clayton, MO, pro se.
- For Appellees:
- Melissa Z. Baris, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellee.