Besser v. Prudential Insurance Company of America
Plaintiff: Sumiko Besser
Defendant: Prudential Insurance Company of America
Case Number: 1:2007cv00437
Filed: August 20, 2007
Court: US District Court for the District of Hawaii
Office: Hawaii Office
County: Honolulu
Presiding Judge: BARRY M. KURREN
Presiding Judge: SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 1002 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
Jury Demanded By: None

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December 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 131 ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S 123 MOTION FOR (1) LEAVE OF COURT TO SUBMIT MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON ISSUE OF DISABILITY DURING ANY OCCUPATION PERIOD; AND (2) ENTRY OF SEPARATE JUDGMENT ON BENEFITS FOR 2-YEAR PERIOD: In light of the foregoi ng and because this Court is simultaneously entering the order on fees, costs, and pre-judgment interest, the Court DENIES Besser's Motion For: (1) Leave of Court to Submit Motion for Summary Judgment on Issue of Disability During Any Occupation Period; and (2) Entry of Separate Judgment on Benefits for 2-year Period. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to enter final judgment in Besser's favor and against Prudential in the amount of $816,701.54 ($385,247.45 in past-due benefits, $346,956.75 in attorneys' fees, $25,839.82 in costs and expenses, and $58,657.52 in pre-judgment interest) and to close this case.". Signed by Magistrate Judge BARRY M. KURREN on December 22, 2009. (bbb, )CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry
July 13, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 107 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. Signed by Judge BARRY M. KURREN. (eps ) -- Unless the parties reach an agreement on the amount of benefits owed, Besser shall file a brief on the issue by August 17, 2009. Prudential's opposition brief is due August 28, 2009, and Besser may file a reply brief by September 15, 2009. The Court will decide whether to hold a hearing on the matter after reviewing the briefs.(remanding case to plan administrator )
September 30, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR DE NOVO REVIEW 50 - Signed by JUDGE SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY on 9/30/08. (emt, )
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Plaintiff: Sumiko Besser
Represented By: Michael R. Cruise
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