ERISA Litigation

Lafayette & Kumagai has substantial experience handling ERISA litigation.  Below are examples of representative cases the firm has successfully handled.

ERISA Litigation – Representative Cases

Alvis v. AT&T Disability Income Plan – Plaintiff alleged wrongful denial of short term disability benefits.  Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in its entirety and affirmed on appeal.  Alvis v. AT&T, 377 Fed.Appx. 673 (9th Cir. 2010)

Risenhoover v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 – Plaintiff alleged wrongful denial of medical benefits.  2009.

Glover v. AT&T Umbrella Benefit Plan No. 1 – Plaintiff alleged claims under ERISA relating to the denial of short term disability benefits.  Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in its entirety.  2008.

McGahan v. VPA, Inc. – Plaintiff, a former employee of Frito Lay, alleged Defendant wrongfully denied her long term disability benefits.  2008.

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