In Autism Suit Against Cigna Insurance for Denying ABA Therapy, Court Certifies National Class Action for all CIGNA Insureds
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According to the lawsuit, ABA is a well recognized and scientifically valid form of autism treatment for children. Numerous authorities and organizations have supported using ABA to treat autism. For example, the use of ABA for treating autism has been endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the
In the Court's Order entered yesterday, Judge
All individuals who, on or after
November 24, 2006 , (1) were enrolled in a plan administered by a CIGNA Defendant, or insured under health insurance coverage offered by CIGNA Defendant in connection with a plan, and (2) are currently enrolled in a CIGNA-affiliated plan, and (3) who, on or afterNovember 24, 2006 , made a claim or make a claim for Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Early Intensive behavioral Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder which was denied on the grounds that such treatment is deemed by a CIGNA Defendant to be investigative or experimental.
Churchill and Rolando are represented by
Contact information for Churchill's attorneys follows:
Mantese Honigman Rossman and
248-457-9200 Office
248-515-6419 Cell
313-961-6525 Office
313-574-2148 Cell
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