Pivotal ERISA Long Term Disability Case Won

Mr. Sandhaus recently won a pivotal ERISA Long Term Disability case in the United States District Court Central District of California. The case, James Barron v. Ashland Inc., The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, et al. was reported in the Los Angeles Daily Journal under Verdicts and Settlements as follows:

“FACTS: James Barron suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which consisted of fatigue, flu-like symptoms, sleep disorder, headaches, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and swollen lymph glands. He worked for The Dow Chemical Co. until 2004 when his business unit was sold to Ashland Inc. His work required him to make several business trips. In 2006, he noticed his health deteriorating considerably and he stopped working the following year. He filed a claim for long term disability (“LTD”) benefits, and provided a record of his CFS health history. Prudential Insurance Co. of America, the claim administrator for Ashland’s LTD plan, denied Barron’s claim after it determined he could perform his job duties. Barron filed an appeal, which was repeatedly denied by Prudential, prompting Barron to file a complaint against Ashland and others to recover benefits due under the plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

RESULT: Central District of California Judge S. James Otero determined that Prudential violated numerous provisions of the Plan, thereby, abusing its discretion in denying Barron’s claim for LTD benefits. Barron was entitled to LTD benefits under the plan, and was entitled to interest and attorney fees under ERISA.”

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Mr. Sandhaus to sit on the founding Board of Directors of Simmaron Research, Inc.

Mr. Sandhaus accepted an invitation to sit on the founding Board of Directors of Simmaron Research, Inc., a non-profit international medical research foundation, which was formed to address the critical need to apply science to reveal answers that may lead to better diagnosis, care and treatment for individuals suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome and related neuroimmune disorders.

Simmaron Research collaborates with leading scientists and clinicians to study well-documented immunological dysregulation. Their collaborative studies seek to reveal the reasons for increased incidence of immune system abnormalities such as low natural killer cell function, reactivated viral infection, elevated cytokine levels, elevated autoantibodies, and certain forms of cancer.

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Welcome To California Disability Attrorney Blog

Welcome to Stuart H. Sandhaus' official blog. This blog will be used by California disability attorney at Law Stuart H. Sandhaus to not only showcases his services and experience but to keep his website visitors and those looking for legal representation up to date on all things related to California disability claims, laws, and happenings.

Mr. Sandhaus focuses on helping individuals get the money they're not only owed but money they deserve as well. When an individual becomes disabled, more often than not, they will have difficulty obtaining money that is rightfully theirs, money that they desperately need to survive whilst they are unable to work. Additionally Mr. Sandhaus has extensive experience with ERISA disability claims as well as the extremely complicated appeal process normally associated with these types of claims.

As a California disability attorney, Stuart H. Sandhaus has found success in 90% of the claims he's helped people fight for which is an unprecedented number considering how difficult the disability process can be, even for those who it was designed to help. Mr. Sandhaus has successfully prosecuted and favorably resolved disability insurance claims related to the following illnesses, including but not limited to:

• Autoimmune Disorders
  
• Cancer
  
• Cardiac disease
  
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  
• Epstein-Barr Virus
  
• Fibromyalgia
  
• HIV
  
• Huntington's Chorea
  
• Lyme disease
  
• Migraine
  
• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
  
• Multiple Sclerosis
  
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
  
• Neurocognitive Dysfunction

If you or someone you know has filed a disability claim in California but needs the services of an attorney you can contact Stuart H. Sandhaus anytime with questions you might have. We offer free phone consultations so there's no reason not to call. You may also visit his California disability attorney website for additional information.

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Disabled? Hire A California Disability Attorney

When you become disabled and unable to work the last thing you want to worry about is your income and any legal action that you might become involved in as a result as a of your disability. Regardless of the reason for your disability you're likely busy dealing with pain and the disability itself. Having a California disability attorney on your side during such a time can make all difference in whether or not you receive compensation while you are disabled. A California disability attorney can review and analyze insurance policies, assist with claim applications ensuring they're filled out properly and will often monitor your claim for you.

California disability attorney Stuart Sandhaus has been working with people and assisting them with disability claims for over 18 years and boasts a 88% success rate with his clients, a percentage he is particularly proud of, especially given the arduous nature of the disability legal processes. Over the years Mr. Sandhaus has gained the reputation of being an advocate of his clients rights and fights hard to make sure they receive everything they're rightfully entitled to.

As your California disability attorney, you can expect Stuart Sandhaus to go the extra mile for you. He has successfully prosecuted and favorably resolved claims related to things such as Cancer, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Additionally he has dealt with large companies such as AETNA, Blue Cross of California and Liberty Mutual which means he brings with him the invaluable experience of dealing with large and powerful corporations.

If you or someone you know has become disabled and are in need of a California disability attorney contact Stuart Sandhaus for further assistance. You may also visit his California disability attorney website for additional details regarding his services.

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ERISA attorney tips on Disability Protection

Are you familiar with ERISA laws?

We're constantly surprised by the number of people who don't understand their health insurance benefits, or the options they have when it comes to disability protection. Does your health insurance card say ERISA on it? What does that really mean to you? Does ERISA fully cover your disability???

ERISA offers employees benefit protection, but benefit protection ONLY. ERISA law does not cover your payments on the following important areas:

• Jury trial
• ERISA attorney bills
• Punitive damages

For these reasons, its important for you and any person who is an employee or business owner to also have a private disability and income protection plan in place.

Talk to your trusted insurance agent to make sure you are covered for disability - this could help you significantly if push comes to shove, and you end up having a claim or needing an ERISA attorney.

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was inacted to protect employees. However, it has had the opposite effect ofprotecting those employees whose insurance policies fall under ERISA. These policies (insurance paid for by their employers) which were purchased to protect the employee, such as a Long Term Disability policy that pays for lost income when you are unable to work, are goverened by ERISA (with a few exceptions.) There is a strict administrative process that must be completed or otherwise risk losing the right to litigate a claim. If your claim for benefits is denied after the administrative process has been completed then the only recourse available is to file litigation in Federal Court where the most the court can do is force the insurer to pay the claim if it determined it should have been paid in the first place. There are no punitive damages or jury trial in ERISA claims.

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Disability Attorney - It’s an All Out War

Picture David vs. Goliath, the battle at Marathon, and the Revolutionary War. Each of these famous battles had one side favored to be victorious, yet the underdog managed to win!

Disability insurance attorney Stuart Sandhaus is proud of his background as a U.S. Army Captain. He is familiar with creating a battle plan and composing the right army to fight against the biggest opposition.

Using appropriate experts as ammo, Mr. Sandhaus climbs through the trenches to emerge victorious. He fights uphill against the largest insurance companies using leading medical experts and consultants to win your case for disability benefits. Many times the battle can be won during the administrative appeal process before a matter has to go to litigation and becomes a full blown war.

During combat, every weapon is precisely cleaned and tuned, just like every case Mr. Sandhaus painstakingly personally prepares. No matter where the battle, he rounds the troops and heads out to fight for your rights. Just when the fight seems hopeless, with the other side having more troops, weapons, and reserves Mr. Sandhaus will defend the most medically complex illnesses with tenacity and win. (He was successfully resolved over 90% of claims prior to litigation, and has successfully resolved nearly 100% of those cases that have had to proceed to litigation.) You have to be born to be a disability insurance attorney and Mr. Sandhaus handles all of his cases personally because disability law is his calling!

If you are under attack and need a serious disability attorney to route your plan of success, call Mr. Sandhaus. He's your best weapon! (949) 481-0236

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