Facts: MA retained Bertolino LLP after he was denied coverage due to current disciplinary action. MA was currently under a probated suspension with their licensing agency. The insurance carrier denied coverage due to the suspension and MA appealed the determination and asked for a hearing.
Outcome: At the hearing, Bertolino LLP provided evidence and argument about the terms of the order. Evidence at trial was provided to better explain that MA’s license was not suspended but that they were simply on probation. The order was further explained to show that MA was not under any new obligations, restrictions or conditions that any other license holder did not also have to follow. Lastly, Bertolino LLP demonstrated through MA’s testimony that he did not admit to the allegations within the order, nor did the agency prove the allegations. He only agreed to the order to avoid the cost and emotional burdens of trial. After analysis of the evidence, the denial was overturned and MA was permitted to have coverage.