Van Steen v. Life Insurance Co. of North America

McKAY, Circuit Judge.

These cross-appeals arise out of Life Insurance Company of North America’s termination of Carl Van Steen’s long-term disability benefits under Lockheed' Martin’s ERISA Plan. Life Insurance Company of North America appeals the district court’s finding that its decision to terminate Mr. Van Steen’s benefits was arbitrary and capricious. Mr. Van Steen, in turn, appeals the district court’s denial of his attorney’s fees request. We affirm the district court on both issues.

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Mr. Van Steen is employed as a Systems Integration Business Analyst at Lockheed Martin Corporation. As…