Andrew Lawrence v The Prudential Insurance Company of America

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Disabled Worker Sues Insurance Company for Terminating Benefits

Case ID: 4018

Category: Insurance

Last Update: 12/07/2004

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A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Western District Court of Washington against Prudential Insurance for violations of. Class members seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and damages under the Washington State Consumer Protection Act as well as for costs and attorneys' fees pursuant to the litigation.

Specifically, the complaint alleges that on or about July 9, 1999, Andrew Lawrence became totally disabled at his place of employment when he slipped on the floor and suffered a herniated disc. His insurance company, Prudential Insurance, terminated his long term disability plan allegedly in violation of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act as they thought that there were certain jobs that Lawrence could perform.

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