The court’s order specifically provided that: The District court ordered Matrix to determine whether DeMoss was eligible for LTD benefits because of his claimed physical disabilities. More than seven years later, in December 2010, DeMoss sought review in district court asking the court to award him LTD benefits based on physical disability or to order Matrix to conduct further evidentiary review. After receiving notice of the decision, DeMoss requested administrative review of the decision, but Matrix never responded. However, Matrix denied LTD benefits due to diabetes complications, cardiac neuropathy, and eye problems. On Matrix found DeMoss eligible for LTD benefits based on a mental, emotional, or nervous illness. (Matrix).Īs an employee of LSI Logic Corporation, Robert DeMoss was a participant in his employer’s LTD group insurance policy administered by Matrix. Plaintiff Robert DeMoss appeals from an order of the district court in favor of the defendant, Matrix Absence Management, Inc.
