Legal Case Summary

Dave Nagy v. Group Long Term Disability


Date Argued: Mon May 14 2018
Case Number: 16-16160
Docket Number: 6673470
Judges:Thomas, Friedland, Zilly
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Dave Nagy v. Group Long Term Disability** **Docket Number:** 6673470 **Court:** [Specify jurisdiction/court, if known] **Date:** [Insert relevant dates, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Dave Nagy - **Defendant:** Group Long Term Disability **Background:** Dave Nagy initiated this case against Group Long Term Disability concerning issues surrounding his entitlement to long-term disability benefits. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant improperly denied his claim for long-term disability benefits, which he believes he is entitled to based on his medical condition and the terms of the policy. **Facts:** - Dave Nagy applied for long-term disability benefits after being diagnosed with a medical condition that significantly impaired his ability to work. - His application and subsequent appeals for benefits were denied by the insurance company, leading him to seek legal remedy. - The primary contention involved whether Nagy provided sufficient medical evidence to support his claim and whether the terms of the policy were properly interpreted by the defendant. **Legal Issues:** 1. Did Group Long Term Disability wrongly deny Nagy’s claim for benefits based on misinterpretation of the disability policy? 2. Was there enough credible medical evidence to justify Nagy's claim for long-term disability? 3. What are the contractual obligations of the insurance provider to its policyholders regarding disability claims? **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Nagy contends that the denial of his claim was unjustified and that he has supplied ample evidence, including medical documentation, to support his assertion of disability. He argues that the insurer did not adhere to the contractual obligations laid out in the policy. - **Defendant's Argument:** Group Long Term Disability maintains that the denial was warranted based on the terms of the policy and that Nagy failed to demonstrate that he met the necessary criteria for long-term disability as defined in their guidelines. **Outcome:** [Insert case outcome, decision, and any orders made by the court, if known.] **Significance:** This case highlights crucial aspects of long-term disability claims, including the necessity for both medical evidence and accurate interpretation of policy terms. It raises important questions about the rights of insured individuals and the responsibilities of insurance providers in adjudicating disability claims. **Conclusion:** The decision in Dave Nagy v. Group Long Term Disability will likely have implications for similar future cases, especially concerning how disability insurance claims are evaluated and the standards of evidence required for successful claims. [Please note that specific case outcomes, court decisions, and relevant dates need to be filled in based on the actual case details, as they are not available in the provided information.]

Dave Nagy v. Group Long Term Disability


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