Are you sure that a case was actually filed? Did you ever see a copy of the complaint? If the lawyer does not respond, then you should file a...

I was on FMLA (short term disability) and 3 weeks after my department was laid off

Yes, but where do you live? There may be state law differences depending on the size of your employer (ie, how many employees)

Would an attempt to mediate with a plaintiff ruin chances of my contractor's insurance reversing their denial to cover me?

I agree that they should at least be defending you, and that a declaratory judgment action is warranted. But to be practical, I would put the...

What is my former employer liable for if they failed to notify the insurance carrier to reactivate my insurance ?

You definitely have a breach of fiduciary duty claim against your employer under ERISA. If you have to sue to be made whole, they will end up...

Can my employer be held accountable for not maintaining the parking lot?

I am sure that your employer has insurance for these type of incidents. Do they own the building, or just rent? If they have a lease, it will...

Should I keep or cancel my policy?

Most Long Term Care policies require evidence that you cannot perform your Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) before benefits will be paid. This...

Wife, plantiff, not showing up for court?

At some point, your layer should ask the court to give your wife a deadline and if she does not comply, a default should be entered. Also, the...

Will my STD claim be effected?

I am not licensed in Kansas or Texas, but I believe this is a plan covered by ERISA (federal law). As long as you were covered by the plan at the...

Insurance company rental reimbursement issue

I would file a complaint with the California Insurance Commissioner. This is BS.

Auto lease, Chrysler Capital refused to acknowledge payment / payoff?

If you have proof that you paid this off (ie, cancelled check), then you have an absolute defense, unless you did not pay off the whole amount due....