Legal Opinion
Barhan v. Ry-Ron Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 5, 1997No. 96-20782PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
W. EUGENE DAVIS, Circuit Judge:
Constance Barhan appeals from a district court’s summary judgment order denying her insurance benefits under her employer’s insurance plan. We affirmed in part, reversed in part and remand.
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In late 1992, Barhan was diagnosed with adjuvant breast cancer. Her doctor recommended that she receive high-dose chemotherapy with peripheral stem-cell support (HDCT/PSCS). Her medical provider requested approval of the treatment from Barhan’s insurer, the Charlie Thomas Chevrolet, Inc. & Affiliates Employee Benefit Plan (“the Plan”). The plan administrator, citing…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Milissa Garside v. Osco Drug, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1990
- Kenneth E. Wildbur, Sr. v. Arco Chemical Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1992
- Todd v. AIG Life Ins. Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1995
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