Balkin v. UNUM Life Company of America

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND KELLY BALKIN, * * Plaintiff, * * v. * Civil Action No. GLS 21-1623 * UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, * * Defendant. * * ************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER The Court has reviewed the Joint Status Report (“JSR”) filed by the parties. (ECF No. 23). The parties dispute: (1) the applicable judicial standard of review for the decision made by the Unum’s Benefit Plan administrator; and (2) whether any extra-record discovery will be permitted. (ECF No. 23, pp. 1-2).…