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We’re excited to introduce the new Riemer Hess Quarterly Report. This report is intended to cover the Firm’s most relevant highlights of 2023 Q3. Below you’ll find news updates, recent educational outreach performed by the firm, and client success stories from this quarter.
In an ERISA New York disability litigation against Aetna, Riemer Hess successfully argued the Court should review the case under the plaintiff-friendly de novo standard – substantially increasing the Plaintiff’s chances of prevailing. The Court, in following the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Halo vs. Yale Health Plan, stripped Aetna of its discretionary authority because it failed to to strictly adhere to the ERISA claims regulations, and its violations were neither inadvertent nor harmless.
Litigation News Success Stories Insurers Sun Life Standard of Review Success Story
Riemer Hess aggressively litigated a hotly contested long term disability lawsuit against Sun Life – ultimately winning over 15 years of unpaid benefits for the Plaintiff, despite Sun Life’s unsuccessful appeals. The judge’s opinion in this case is a major victory for the Plaintiff, as well as future disabled claimants who are victims of insurance company abuse and delay tactics.
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Who are we?
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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