Gunn v. Reliance Standard Life Ins.

MEMORANDUM ***

Igor Gunn (“Gunn”), the beneficiary, brought action against Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co. (“Reliance”), the plan administrator, after he was denied benefits under a long-term disability insurance policy that was subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

The district court, in a published decision, held that Gunn was entitled to long-term disability payments. Gunn v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., 399 F.Supp.2d 1095 (C.D.Cal.2005). The district court also awarded Gunn his attorney’s fees. Gunn v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., 407 F.Supp.2d 1162…