Case Summary
**Case Summary: Patti Okuno v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co.**
**Docket Number: 3057056**
**Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., United States District Court]
**Date:** [Specify the date of the decision or filing]
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** Patti Okuno
- **Defendant:** Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
**Background:**
Patti Okuno filed a lawsuit against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance) following the denial of her long-term disability benefits. The plaintiff contended that she had become disabled due to a medical condition and was entitled to benefits under her group disability insurance policy issued by Reliance.
**Claims:**
Okuno's primary claim was for breach of contract, asserting that Reliance wrongfully denied her claim for long-term disability benefits despite sufficient medical evidence supporting her inability to work. Additionally, Okuno claimed damages for emotional distress and sought attorneys' fees due to the improper handling of her claim.
**Legal Issues:**
The key legal issues in this case included:
- Whether Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company properly evaluated Okuno's claim in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy.
- Whether the denial of benefits constituted a breach of contract.
- The appropriate standards of review for claims under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) if applicable.
**Court's Decision:**
[Details of the court's decision, including whether the court ruled in favor of Okuno or Reliance, the rationale behind the court's decision, relevant legal standards applied, and any orders or remedies provided.]
**Outcome:**
The outcome of the case involved [a brief description of the ruling, such as upholding the denial of benefits, awarding benefits to Okuno, remanding the case for further proceedings, or any settlement reached by the parties].
**Conclusion:**
The case of Patti Okuno v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. highlighted the complexities surrounding long-term disability claims and the obligations of insurers under relevant contractual and statutory frameworks. The ruling provided insights into the judicial approach to evaluating claims for disability benefits and the burdens of proof on both parties.
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