Posted On: July 7, 2008, 7:29 pm CDT

Posted By: Incredible

Those people arguing over a free ride should look up the facts of the court filing. Mr. Amschwand actually worked for Spherion, for more than a day, but took a leave from the company upon his diagnosis. While still employed, but on leave from the company, he was diagnosed with cancer. Spherion's subsequent change in policyholder's should not have made any difference to the ultimate policyholder. Spherion's aceptance of Mr. Amschwand's payments towards his life insurance policy while he was on documented leave for his illness only further demonstrate Spherion's culpability.

Mr. Amschwand's failure to secure a second party term life insurance policy is irrelevant. It is unfortunate Mr. Amschwand could not prove, in court, Spherion purposely mislead him through their communications to the Amschwand family. I agree the unanswered requests for a copy of his policy should have been a red flag, but the companies failure to provide said policy should also only further the Amschwand's case. These people weren't looking for a hand-out, only what they were legally entitled to.