Guardian Flight LLC et al v. AETNA Life Insurance Company Inc et al

  1. September 24, 2025

    Helicopter Cos. Say Aetna 'Grasping At Straws' In $20M Fight

    Three Aetna entities have "trumped up" their counterclaims against six air ambulance operators that are suing insurers for $20 million in Connecticut federal court, according to a dismissal motion that says the allegations of dirty dealing are preempted.

  2. July 07, 2025

    Aetna's Trade Law Claim Lacks Merit, Air Ambulance Cos. Say

    Six out-of-state air ambulance companies suing Aetna in Connecticut federal court claiming violations of the federal No Surprises Act say they shouldn't be forced to face the insurer's Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act counterclaim because their billing practices were for a time allowed by federal law.

  3. June 06, 2025

    Aetna Seeks Quick Appeal In $20M Air Ambulance Billing Case

    Aetna is seeking an immediate midstream appeal of an order in Connecticut federal court forcing it to face $20 million in emergency billing claims by six air ambulance companies, saying a quick decision could help settle a circuit split and stop copycat cases.

  4. May 14, 2025

    Aetna, Cigna Can't Nix Suit Over Late Emergency Benefit Bills

    A Connecticut federal judge ruled Wednesday that Aetna and Cigna can't fully escape a suit from six air ambulance companies claiming the insurers owe $20 million in unpaid or late bills to cover emergency services, ruling they have the legal authority to seek the missing cash.