Attorneys Behind the Case
The class is represented by a team of heavy-hitting lawyers: Caroline E. Reynolds and Jason S. Cowart of Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Julie Selesnick of Berger Montague, and Meiram Bendat of Psych Appeal Inc., a firm known for challenging insurers on mental health parity.
Anthem has tapped Rebecca R. Hanson of Reed Smith LLP to defend its position, navigating one of the most closely watched ERISA class actions in recent years.
What Comes Next
If finalized, the settlement will not only bring financial relief but also underscore the growing scrutiny over how insurers apply “medical necessity” standards in behavioral health coverage. For patients and families long caught in the crossfire between care needs and cost-cutting policies, the approval of Anthem’s $12.9M ERISA deal marks a pivotal moment—one that could echo far beyond this courtroom.
