Vlass v. Raytheon Employees Disability Trust

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, District Judge.

Defendants move for summary judgment on grounds that MetLife’s determination that Plaintiff was not “totally disabled” is supported by “substantial evidence.” For reasons set forth below, the motion is DENIED.

I

Plaintiff, Clyde Vlass, began working for Defendant, Raytheon Company (“Raytheon”), in October 1985 as a “unit person.” In February 1995, Vlass was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy and secondary chronic pain. In March 1995, he was deemed “fully disabled,” and began receiving disability benefits under Raytheon’s employee benefits plan (the “Plan”). See…