Abuse of Discretion Standard

Judicial review standard applied to ERISA benefit determinations where the plan grants discretionary authority to the administrator

Brawley v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
  1. Brawley v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 21, 2018)
  3. VictimsCody BrawleyDefendantsNorthwestern Mutual Life Insurance CompanyPlaintiffsCody BrawleyJudgesRobert S. LasnikInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Western District of Washington
  4. Case Tags: ERISA Litigation;Long Term Disability Insurance;Abuse of Discretion Standard;Claim Denial