Rossi v. Precision Drilling Oilfield Svcs. Corp. Emp. Benefits Plan

Plaintiff appealed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Plan on his claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. Plaintiff asserted that the Plan did not comply with procedures set out by ERISA by changing its basis for denial on administrative appeal and by not identifying the independent physician reviewer who recommended denial on administrative appeal. Because plaintiff did not specify the failure to identify the physician in his amended complaint, the court did not address this issue. The court agreed with plaintiff, however, that the Plan did not substantially comply with ERISA procedures by changing its basis for denying coverage on administrative appeal. The court concluded that remand to the Plan for a full and fair review was appropriate. View "Rossi v. Precision Drilling Oilfield Svcs. Corp. Emp. Benefits Plan" on Justia Law