Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a $5.3M lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court alleging that insurance provider Sun Life Financial callously cut off long-term disability (LTD) payments to a clinically depressed mother of two, because she provides around-the-clock care to her severely disabled son.

“Despite extensive medical opinions that her health is actually getting worse, Sun Life wrongly believes that our client’s ability to care for her severely disabled son suggests that she is not “totally disabled”, and can return to work,” said disability lawyer James K. Fireman, a partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP who is representing 44-year-old Sandra Bullock.

Fireman joined The Roy Green Show on The Corus Radio Network to discuss Bullock's case.

Sandra Bullock’s Story

Bullock suffers from thoroughly diagnosed major depressive disorder, anxiety and recurring migraines. She is the primary caregiver to her extremely developmentally delayed 9-year-old son, Jacob, who requires constant supervision, especially at night, when his sleep is regularly interrupted because he has difficulty swallowing.

Bullock’s commitment to her son has resulted in a tremendous lack of sleep, and the exhaustion has taken a toll on her mental and physical health, culminating with her leave of absence from work.

In addition to caring for Jacob, Bullock also suffers from various physical ailments. In 2011, her mother passed away. Approximately 6 months later, her sister was diagnosed with liver failure. And in 2013, her father was diagnosed with cancer.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has filed a $5.3M lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court alleging that insurance provider Sun Life Financial callously cut off long-term disability (LTD) payments to a clinically depressed mother of two, because she provides around-the-clock care to her severely disabled son.
&ldquo;Despite extensive medical opinions that her health is actually getting worse, Sun Life wrongly believes that our client&rsquo;s ability to care for her severely disabled son suggests that she is not &ldquo;totally disabled&rdquo;, and can return to work,&rdquo; said disability lawyer James K. Fireman, a partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP who is representing 44-year-old Sandra Bullock.
Fireman joined <a href="https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-roy-green-show">The Roy Green Show</a> on The Corus Radio Network to discuss Bullock's case.
Sandra Bullock&rsquo;s Story
Bullock suffers from thoroughly diagnosed major depressive disorder, anxiety and recurring migraines. She is the primary caregiver to her extremely developmentally delayed 9-year-old son, Jacob, who requires constant supervision, especially at night, when his sleep is regularly interrupted because he has difficulty swallowing.
Bullock&rsquo;s commitment to her son has resulted in a tremendous lack of sleep, and the exhaustion has taken a toll on her mental and physical health, culminating with her leave of absence from work.
In addition to caring for Jacob, Bullock also suffers from various physical ailments. In 2011, her mother passed away. Approximately 6 months later, her sister was diagnosed with liver failure. And in 2013, her father was diagnosed with cancer.

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A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">constructive dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">human rights</a>, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa employment lawyers</a>, and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary employment lawyers</a>.
Lior frequently hosts the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
<ul>
<li>Global TV</li>
<li>CTV Toronto</li>
<li>CTV Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 640 Toronto</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver</li>
<li>Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London</li>
</ul>
He also created the <a href="https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/">Severance Pay Calculator</a> to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.
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Whether you are an employee facing a <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a> or an employer who needs the support of a knowledgeable advocate, have been <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/long-term-disability-claims/">denied or cut off a long-term disability claim</a>, or have a conflict with an insurance company, the experienced legal team at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP provides practical and cost-effective solutions, backed up by years of proven results and countless testimonials. Our offices are located in <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver</a> and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary</a>, where we serve residents in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is the only employment law firm in Canada with a TV show and live weekday radio program dedicated to answering your questions about your workplace rights.

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