· 8/7/1942
F. A. Smith Mfg. Co. v. Samson-United Corp.
Citations
- 130 F.2d 525
- 54 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 282
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- recognizing that remand is proper where there are factual determinations that need to be made to determine whether a participant is entitled to benefits
- recognizing that remand is proper where there are factual determinations that yet need to be made in order to determine whether a participant is entitled to benefits
- finding that the plan administrator acted arbitrarily and capriciously in failing to consider letters of attending physicians supporting the plaintiffs claim for disability benefits
- finding that the plan administrator acted arbitrarily and capriciously in failing to consider letters of attending physicians supporting the plaintiff's claim for disability benefits
- recognizing that remand is proper where there are factual determinations that No. 12-3834 Javery v. Lucent Tech., Inc. Long Term Disability Plan Page 18 need to be made to determine whether a participant is entitled to benefits
- remanding for retroactive reinstatement of benefits where plan administrator had opportunity to review all evidence and did so in a manner that was arbitrary and capricious
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Judges: Chase, Frank
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