TAMBURRINO, M.D. et al v. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. et al

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Case Number:

2:21-cv-12766

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Susan D. Wigenton

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  1. February 13, 2026

    Breast Surgery Patients Want ERISA Class Cert. Rethink

    A United Healthcare plan member asked a New Jersey federal judge to rethink her decision denying class certification in a suit alleging the insurer systematically refused to cover postmastectomy breast reconstruction claims, arguing the court overlooked evidence showing that common issues could be resolved on a classwide basis.

  2. January 29, 2026

    United Healthcare Beats Class Cert. Bid Over Breast Surgery

    A New Jersey federal judge on Wednesday declined to certify a proposed class of United Healthcare Insurance plan participants who were denied coverage for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery, finding that she can't determine which standard of review applies to each plan's varying language without conducting individualized, fact-specific inquiries.