Like countless other lawsuits against Liberty Life, Five Plaintiffs have recently sued Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston (Liberty) for the wrongful termination of the long-term disability benefits. In all five cases that were filed by the Plaintiffs, Liberty is accused of denying long-term disability benefits in violation of the terms and conditions laid out in the Plaintiffs’ respective Policies.

The First Greenville Division Case

In Clinton P. v. Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston, the Plaintiff filed the lawsuit via a South Carolina disability attorney. Plaintiff was a member of a Union, which contracted with Liberty to provide long-term disability benefits via a group plan. Liberty also is entirely responsible for determining whether a claim should be paid or not.

Plaintiff became disabled due to certain problems, which caused him to cease working. Plaintiff filed a claim for long-term disability benefits. Liberty denied the Plaintiff’s claim; in response, the Plaintiff filed an appeal of this denial, but Liberty has upheld its denial. Plaintiff has exhausted all administrative remedies, leading to this lawsuit filing.

The Second Greenville Division Case

In Chris D. v. Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston, the Plaintiff was employed by Abiti-Bowater, which entitled him to long-term disability benefits thanks to an employee benefits plan that was funded by Liberty.

Plaintiff stopped working due to disability caused by certain problems that afflicted him. Plaintiff filed a long-term disability benefits claim, but Liberty denied this claim. Plaintiff appealed the denial, but to no avail, which has led to the exhaustion of all administrative remedies and the filing of this lawsuit.

The Spartanburg Division Case

In Ronnie B. v. Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston, Plaintiff was employed by Michelin North America (Michelin) until September 2009, when he was forced to quit working due to specific problems he developed. He filed a claim for long-term disability benefits as defined in the Policy he had because of his employment with Michelin.

Liberty denied Plaintiff’s claim, as well as the Plaintiff’s appeal of its denial. The Plaintiff has fully exhausted administrative remedies, leaving him with no other choice but to file this lawsuit.

The Third Greenville Division Case

In Tammy B. v. Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston, Plaintiff was employed by Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) until May 2008, when she became disabled due to various problems that she developed. Plaintiff filed for long-term disability benefits under the Policy she had from working at Michelin.

Liberty denied the Plaintiff’s claim; Liberty also has not responded to the Plaintiff’s appeal of this denial. Due to these circumstances, Plaintiff sees no other option but to file this lawsuit against Liberty.

The Fourth Greenville Division Case

In Betty W. v. Liberty Life Assurance Company Of Boston, the Plaintiff was employed with Compueredit Holdings Corporation (Compueredit). Due to her employment at Compueredit, Plaintiff was covered by a long-term disability coverage plan that was fully insured by Liberty.

Plaintiff became disabled due to specific problems she developed. This led her to file a claim for long-term disability benefits. Liberty denied this disability claim, and has not provided benefit payments to the Plaintiff. Due to the lack of receiving benefits from Liberty, Plaintiff has filed this lawsuit against Liberty.

Remedies Sought By Plaintiffs Against Liberty

The remedies sought by the Plaintiffs against Liberty from the Court in their respective lawsuits are the following:

  • All long-term disability benefits that are owed to them, along with accrued interest
  • All applicable attorneys fees and court costs
  • All other relief that the Court deems to be proper and just