Meche v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA KARL MECHE CIVIL ACTION VERSUS NO. 18-3995 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. SECTION “R” (5) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW I. INTRODUCTION This case arises from the denial of long-term disability benefits.1 Plaintiff claims that he suffered a back injury at work,2 but that MetLife—his ERISA plan issuer3—has not provided long-term disability benefits.4 Specifically, plaintiff alleges that MetLife denied his claim due to a pre- existing condition.5 Plaintiff now seeks past and future benefits, as well as interest, fees, and…