Federal Judge Awards Prejudgment Interest, Attorney Fees In Disability Suit

Mealey's (February 9, 2022, 8:58 AM EST) -- CINCINNATI — An Ohio federal judge on Jan. 31 determined that a disability claimant is entitled to a 3.5% prejudgment interest rate on the claimant’s long-term disability (LTD) benefits incurred after Jan. 24, 2020, and determined that the claimant is entitled to more than $130,000 in additional attorney fees following a 33% reduction in the amount requested by the claimant....