Payout to employee after employee's voluntary cancer policy lapsed under cafeteria plan.

Dumontier v. Ray Lower & Assoc. (Ct. App. Ark. 2001). Excerpt: "Employers that offer voluntary benefits can be held responsible for negligent administration. This case also sends another message to both employers and sellers of insurance products: be on guard about possible lapses of coverage whenever there is a change in carriers." (Employee Benefits Institute of America - BenefitsLink March 27-28, 2001)


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