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If CIGNA, or one of its subsidiaries, denies your long term disability claim, you should send a request to CIGNA demanding a copy of its claims manual. You should ask for it by name; CIGNA calls its claims manual "The Book of Operating Knowledge."
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If CIGNA, or one of its subsidiaries, denies your long term disability claim, you should send a request to CIGNA demanding a copy of its claims manual. You should ask for it by name; CIGNA calls its claims manual "The Book of Operating Knowledge."
A claimant suffering from bipolar disorder may bring a Lawsuit Disability New York under a fictitious name in order to preserve his privacy. Riemer Hess convinced the federal district court in New Jersey to allow our client to serve as the lead plaintiff in a class action, using the name "John Doe" instead of his real name. Our client was very concerned that if he used his real name that he would be stigmatized as having bipolar disorder, causing him embarrassment and preventing him from working in the future. The Court agreed, holding:
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Riemer Hess LLC is a national disability insurance law firm based in New York City. We represent professionals and executives in long term disability claims, including both ERISA group policies and private individual policies.
What makes us different?
We’ve litigated more ERISA disability cases in the Southern District of New York than any of our competitors. For over 30 years, we've helped clients nationwide recover hundreds of millions in benefits, settlements, and judgments.
Why do clients trust us?
Our reputation is built on a rare blend of empathy, legal skill, and fierce advocacy in disability insurance law.
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