Federal Judge Upholds Insurer’s Denial of COVID-19 Disability Benefits for Attorney

A recent decision by a Colorado federal judge has favored an insurance company in a case involving a Holland & Knight LLP attorney. The attorney claimed she was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits after a COVID-19 infection incapacitated her from working. However, the federal judge concluded that substantial evidence supported the insurer’s decision to deny benefits. This ruling underscores the challenges in navigating insurance claims linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially concerning long-term disability. For further details, see the full article by Kellie Mejdrich.