The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that governs employer sponsored retirement plans. ERISA is notoriously complex, and many individuals run into confusion and challenges when they are seeking to assert a disability claim under their plan. Here, our experienced Chicago ERISA disability attorneys discuss a recent case that highlights one the most […]

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In Martorello v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 41465, No. C 09-0912 PJH (May1, 2009), the court held the Sun Life failed to state a claim for equitable relief under 502(a)(3) of ERISA(29 U.S.C. 1132(a)(3)) sufficient to compel reimbursement of amounts previously paid. Charles Martorellowas a Senior Vice President of Sales […]

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