UnitedHealth Beats Would-Be Class Suit Over Substance Abuse Care

UnitedHealth Group Inc. defeated an ERISA lawsuit challenging its coverage of substance abuse treatments, after a California federal judge dismissed the proposed class action for the third and final time.

The plaintiff, referred to as Ryan S., again failed to tie United’s alleged practices to an injury that he suffered, which means he lacks standing to press his claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Judge James V. Selna of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California said in a Dec. 4 order.

Ryan S. accused United of a number of impermissible practices related to its ...