Publications
Additional Publications
“Statutory Term, ‘Due Proof of Loss’, Defined by the Insurance Policy,” Life, Health and Disability News, Spring 2007.
“Trial Court’s Denial of Motion for Discovery in ERISA Case Held to be Abuse of Discretion,” Life, Health and Disability News, Spring 2007.
“Lost Punitive Damages Not Recoverable in Subsequent Legal Malpractice Case Under Illinois Law,” ABA LPLeAdvisory, July 2006.
“Disability Insurance,” Insurance Law Practice, New York State Bar Association, 2d ed., July 2006.
“Health Insurance Properly Rescinded Under ERISA Due To Misrepresentation,” Life, Health and Disability News, Summer 2005.
“Not Only the Plan, But also the Plan Administrator, Can Be Sued for ERISA Benefits,” Life, Health and Disability News, Fall 2004.
“Job Stress and Coronary Risk: Disability Claims Based on the Risk of Future Harm,” Life, Health and Disability News, Summer 2004.
“Commodities Trader Not Eligible For Coverage Under Long-Term Disability Policy,” Life, Health and Disability News, Spring 2004.
“Conflict Preemption Bars Application of Illinois Common Fund Doctrine,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Fall 2003.
“Continued Work Is Insufficient to Establish Lack of Total Disability,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Summer 2003.
“‘Loss’ Under Directors and Officers Liability Policy Does Not Include Section 11 Ill-Gotten Gain Settlement,” Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Committee News, Summer 2003.
“Dispute Bars Vexatious Denial Claim; Rescission Does Not Require Intent,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Spring 2003.
“Illinois ‘Substantial Compliance’ Doctrine for Change of Beneficiary Preempted by ERISA,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Fall 2002.
“Integration Clause in Whole Life Policy Bars Parol Evidence in ‘Vanishing Premium’ Case,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Winter 2002.
“Parol Evidence Not Admissible to Establish Claims of Insurance Producers to Renewal Commissions,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Winter 2002.
“Court Holds on de Novo Review That Plaintiff’s Compensation Was a Bonus, Not a Commission,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Summer 2002.
“Illinois Holds That Neither ERISA Nor Plan Terms Bars Application of State Common Fund Doctrine,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Spring 2002.
“Claim to Impose Constructive Trust on Settlement Funds Is Not Barred By Great West v. Knudson,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Spring 2002.
“Denial of Claim for Dental Repairs Seven Years After Accident Was Not Arbitrary,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Summer 2001.
“Hearing Impaired Actuary Not Entitled to Long-Term ERISA Disability Benefits,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Summer 2001.
“Life, Health, and Disability Claims Involving Intoxicated Motorists,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Winter 2001.
“Settlor’s Intent Does Not Control Interpretation of ERISA-Governed Severance Pay Agreement,” Life, Health, and Disability News, Fall 2001.
“Direct Liability Exposure to Insurers Under the Americans With Disabilities Act,” Health & Life Insurance Liability Reporter, January 22 and February 12, 1997.