Bristol SL Holdings, Inc. v. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, et al

  1. June 10, 2024

    3 Takeaways From Cigna's Win In 9th Circ. Rehab Claim Fight

    The Ninth Circuit's recent decision finding Cigna is off the hook for $8.6 million in out-of-network mental health and substance use disorder treatment claims against employee benefit plans administered by the insurer could discourage similar litigation, benefits attorneys say. Here are three key takeaways from the decision.

  2. May 31, 2024

    9th Circ. Affirms Toss Of Health Center's $8M Cigna Row

    The Ninth Circuit on Friday declined to revive a suit from a holding company for a drug and alcohol treatment center claiming Cigna forced it into bankruptcy by not paying more than $8 million in authorized claims, finding the health insurer did not abuse its discretion in denying the payments.

  3. December 07, 2023

    Bankrupt Drug Treatment Center Takes Cigna Row To 9th Circ.

    A holding company for a drug and alcohol treatment center urged the Ninth Circuit on Thursday to revive its lawsuit claiming Cigna forced it into bankruptcy by not paying more than $8 million in authorized claims, saying the health insurer wrongly accused the center of violating its health term plans.

  4. December 01, 2023

    3 December Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch

    Physicians' groups will ask the Sixth Circuit to reinstate their suit claiming the federal government is illegally forcing them to provide gender transition-related care, while American Airlines pilots will try to get their military leave class action back on track at the Third Circuit. Here, Law360 looks at three appellate argument sessions that should be on benefits attorneys' radar in December.