Deloitte Unable to Defeat ERISA Lawsuit From Spinal Specialist

Deloitte LLP remains on the hook to face a spinal surgery clinic’s allegation that the insurer failed to reimburse the specialist for its medical services, according to a district court.

Atlantic Spine Center LLC plausibly alleged that Deloitte LLP Group Insurance Plan violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by failing to comply with the terms of their benefit plan, according to an opinion. Judge Brian R. Martinotti denied Deloitte’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit on Tuesday in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey.

When the case reaches discovery “it would, at that point, be ...