Rothman v. Office Environments of New England Health & Welfare Benefit Plan

MEMORANDUM & ORDER

GORTON, District Judge.

This case arises out of the denial of plaintiff Ellen Rothman’s claim for long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits by the defendants.

I. Factual Background

Rothman was employed by Office Environments of New England, LLC (“Office Environments”) to sell office furniture, audiovisual technology, architectural systems and expert services to business executives. In 2005, she earned close to $250,000. At all relevant times, Rothman was enrolled in Office Environment’s Health & Welfare Benefit Plan (“the Plan”), which was intended to provide LTD benefits to…