EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing M Class Mining Health Protection Plan for allegedly denying medical coverage for his daughter following a collision.
Jeffery Watkins, individually and as natural guardian and next friend of Katelynn Watkins, filed a complaint on Oct. 3 in Madison County Circuit Court against M Class Mining Health Protection Plan, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges the defendant denied Watkins' claim for medical coverage for his daughter after an automobile crash. As a result, he claims he suffered damages.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant improperly refused to cover the medical expenses of Katelynn Watkins for what should have been covered benefits.
The plaintiff seeks money judgment in the amount equal to the amounts payable under the plan plus interest, a declaration that Jeffrey and Katelynn Watkins have rights to future benefits under the plan, court costs and any further relief the court grants. He is represented by David L. Antognoli of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. in Edwardsville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 16-L-1393