“The plain language does not support an inference that participants in same-sex relationships fall within that exception,” Judge Hunt stated firmly. “The clause does not place any limits on the ways participants may prove an inability to attain a viable pregnancy.”
Blue Cross LGBTQ Bias Suit : A Costly Battle for Justice
The plaintiff, Kelsey Murphy, initiated this legal battle against Blue Cross in May 2022, alleging that she was forced to bear the brunt of a $19,000 expense for a successful pregnancy out of her own pocket due to Blue Cross’ policy, which denied her fertility treatments—a burden that heterosexual couples would not have to endure.
As of now, neither Blue Cross nor Murphy’s representatives have provided comments on this latest development in the lawsuit.
Kelsey Murphy’s legal team consists of Molly Condon Wells, Mark Richard Miller, and Edward A. Wallace from Wallace Miller. Meanwhile, Blue Cross is being represented by Martin J. Bishop, Bryan Matthew Webster, and Zachary Brian Kizitaff of Reed Smith LLP.
