Simpson v. Fireman's Fund Insurance

*393ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION

WILKEN, District Judge.

This case arises from the adoption of an amended leave of absence policy by Defendant Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) to terminate employees who were participants in Defendant Fireman’s Fund Medical Plan (Medical Plan) and who were on approved medical leave but were unable to return to work, with the alleged intent of preventing them from continuing to receive benefits under the Medical Plan. Plaintiff James W. Simpson moves for class certification under Rules 23(a) and (b)(1) and (b)(2), or alternatively…