Sun Life Financial denies disability coverage for Sandra Bullock
Sun Life Financial, a major insurance company in Canada, is denying long-term disability coverage to Georgetown, Ontario resident Sandra Bullock, arguing that if she is well enough to care for her severely disabled son, she should be fit enough to report for work. Bullock suffers from major depressive disorder, anxiety and recurring migraines.
James K. Fireman is a Disability Lawyer and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He and his client spoke to consumer reporter Sean O’Shea at Global News about the $5-million lawsuit filed against the insurance provider.
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James K. Fireman
James K. Fireman is a Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Long-term Disability and Personal Injury Law Group. James has built a reputation within the industry as a fierce, but compassionate and creative advocate for his clients. He routinely hosts the Disability Law Show on TV and radio.
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