Legal Case Summary

CAPIANCO v. HARTFORD LIFE


Date Argued: Thu Jul 12 2007
Case Number: 05-56757
Docket Number: 7854256
Judges:Silverman, W. Fletcher, Clifton
Duration: 42 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Capianco v. Hartford Life** **Docket Number:** 7854256 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., United States District Court, etc.] **Date:** [Specify the date of the court's decision] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Capianco - **Defendant:** Hartford Life **Background:** Capianco brought a lawsuit against Hartford Life, seeking benefits under a long-term disability insurance policy. The plaintiff alleged that Hartford Life improperly denied his claim for benefits that he believed he was entitled to due to a disabling condition that prevented him from working. **Issues:** The central issues in this case involved: 1. Whether the plaintiff was entitled to long-term disability benefits under the terms of the policy issued by Hartford Life. 2. Whether Hartford Life acted in bad faith during the claims evaluation process. 3. The standard of review applicable to Hartford Life’s decision to deny benefits. **Court's Findings:** The court reviewed the evidence presented, including medical records and expert testimony, to assess Capianco's claims of disability. The court also examined the insurance policy's terms and conditions, along with Hartford Life’s claims-handling processes. **Decision:** [Summarize the court's decision here, e.g., whether the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff or the defendant, and any orders made by the court regarding the payment of benefits or other relief.] **Reasoning:** The court's reasoning focused on [outline the key legal principles the court applied, the interpretation of the insurance policy, and any precedents that may have influenced the decision]. **Outcome:** The court's ruling resulted in [summarize the outcome, e.g., an award for Capianco, a denial of his claims, or any remand for further proceedings]. **Significance:** This case is significant as it highlights the complexities involved in insurance claims, particularly the obligations insurers have in evaluating claims and the standards of good faith required in the claims process. **Conclusion:** The Capianco v. Hartford Life case serves as an important reminder of the rights of individuals under insurance policies and the scrutiny that insurers face in how they handle claims. (Note: For accurate citation and more detailed findings, refer to the actual court records or legal databases.)

CAPIANCO v. HARTFORD LIFE


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