# | MetLife Disability File | Cox Position Statement | Contradiction / Statute |
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1 | “Your disability claim was received on May 28, 2024 and approved for the period June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024.†(MetLife Letter, p.1) | “Mr. Coates failed to request any leave or accommodation for his absences in June 2024.†(Position Statement, p.2) | Contradicts Cox’s assertion of no request. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.9 (failure to accommodate) |
2 | “Employer contact: Cox Communications HR was notified of your claim on May 29, 2024.†(MetLife File) | “Cox was unaware of any disability claim or need for accommodation prior to disciplinary action.†(Position Statement, p.3) | Contradicts Cox’s claim of lack of notice. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
3 | “Medical documentation received and accepted June 2, 2024.†(MetLife File) | “No medical documentation was ever provided to support Mr. Coates’ absences.†(Position Statement, p.4) | Contradicts Cox’s assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.302(c) (FMLA notice) |
4 | “Approved for Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits for June 3 – July 1, 2024.†(MetLife Letter, p.2) | “Mr. Coates was absent without leave and subject to corrective action for the same period.†(Position Statement, p.5) | Contradicts payroll/discipline records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220 (prohibited interference/retaliation) |
5 | “Employer failed to respond to MetLife’s request for additional information on June 5, 2024.†(MetLife File) | “Cox fully cooperated with all disability claims and requests.†(Position Statement, p.6) | Demonstrates lack of cooperation. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3) (interactive process) |
6 | “Your claim was approved based on medical necessity and documentation provided.†(MetLife Letter, p.2) | “No documentation was ever provided to Cox.†(Position Statement, p.4) | Contradicts Cox’s claim. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A) |
7 | “Disability claim covers all absences from June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024.†(MetLife File) | “Absences in June were unexcused and subject to corrective action.†(Position Statement, p.5) | Contradicts Cox’s basis for discipline. 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c) |
8 | “Return-to-work date set for July 2, 2024.†(MetLife Letter, p.2) | “Mr. Coates did not communicate any expected return-to-work date.†(Position Statement, p.6) | Contradicts Cox’s claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.2(o)(3) |
9 | “Employee notified of right to appeal any denial or reduction in benefits.†(MetLife Letter, p.3) | “Mr. Coates was not denied any rights or benefits.†(Position Statement, p.7) | Contradicts Cox’s assertion. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300 |
10 | “Employer failed to provide requested payroll information to MetLife.†(MetLife File) | “Cox provided all necessary payroll and employment information.†(Position Statement, p.8) | Contradicts Cox’s claim. 29 C.F.R. § 825.500 |