ERISA-Sixth Circuit Rules That Equitable Lien Does Not Attach To Social Security Benefits
February 23, 2010 | 6th, ERISA, Federal Circuits | No CommentsIn Hall v. Liberty Life Assurance Company, No.s 08-4738/4739 (6th Cir. 2010), the plaintiff, . Sonya Hall, had received long-term disability benefits (the “LTD Benefits) for nearly five years through the National City Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan (the “Plan”). Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston (”Liberty Life”), the third-party claims administrator, terminated the LTD Benefits when it determined that Hall was no longer totally disabled. The Plan then sought reimbursement for overpayment of the LTD Benefits, caused by retroactive Social Security benefits being awarded to Hall. Hall responded by filing suit against the Plan. Read more