| # | MetLife Disability File | Cox Position Statement | Contradiction / Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 11 |
“STD benefit payments issued for June 3 – July 1, 2024.” (MetLife File) |
“Mr. Coates was not entitled to any paid leave or disability benefits.” (Position Statement, p.9) |
Contradicts payroll records. 29 C.F.R. § 825.215. |
| 12 |
“Employer delayed response to MetLife’s request for employment verification.” (MetLife File) |
“Cox responded promptly to all requests.” (Position Statement, p.10) |
Contradicts MetLife’s record. 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(b). |
| 13 |
“Claim file includes all medical and employment documentation required.” (MetLife File) |
“No documentation was ever received.” (Position Statement, p.11) |
Contradicts Cox’s claim. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.14(c). |
| 14 |
“MetLife notified Cox of employee’s protected status under ADA and FMLA.” (MetLife File) |
“Cox was unaware of any protected status or need for accommodation.” (Position Statement, p.12) |
Contradicts Cox’s assertion. 42 U.S.C. § 12112(b)(5)(A). |
| 15 |
“Employee engaged in protected activity by filing a disability claim.” (MetLife File) |
“No protected activity occurred prior to corrective action.” (Position Statement, p.13) |
Contradicts Cox’s timeline. 29 C.F.R. § 1630.12. |