Martinez v. BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW; ENTRY OF FINAL JUDGMENT

STEPHEN V. WILSON, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The Court held a two-day trial on December 9, 2009 and February 3, 2010. The Court heard evidence regarding the proper standard of review to apply to Defendant’s benefits determination. Having made the following factual findings and thoroughly examined the administrative record, the Court finds that Defendant abused its discretion by unreasonably interpreting and applying the plan when denying Plaintiffs claim for benefits. The Court vacates the Plan’s prior determinations and…