Whithaus v. Curators of the University of Missouri

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Presiding Judge.

Mr. Kenneth Whithaus appeals from the trial court’s judgment dismissing his suit against the Curators of the University of Missouri. Mr. Whithaus sought reinstatement of his long-term disability benefits, and the trial court found it lacked subject matter jurisdiction. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

According to the allegations in the petition, Mr. Whithaus began receiving long-term disability benefits in 1999. The benefits were through the University’s long-term disability plan (Plan), which was administered by Assurant Employee…