Facts

In 1991, Dierro Muniz stopped working for Amec Construction Management Inc. because he had contracted HIV. Muniz received long-term disability benefits, issued by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, through his employer. The policy provided benefits beyond a 24-month period after a determination of total disability. On Sept. 8, 2006, Connecticut General terminated Muniz's benefits due to a lack of medical documentation to support the total disability determination. Muniz sued Connecticut General under ERISA.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Muniz alleged that his disease prevented him from going to work.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense contended that Muniz did not fall within the policy's definition of "totally disabled."

Result

The court found in favor of the defense.

Other Information

Muniz has appealed.