The court was asked whether or not the claimant is (and has been) entitled to receive payments from the defendant under an income protection policy of insurance on the basis that he is suffering from moderate to severe chronic fatigue syndrome (‘CFS’). The defendant contends that the claimant is not so entitled because he is either faking or, at least, seriously exaggerating his illness. A further issue, however, also arises as to whether the defendant is entitled to avoid the policy on the additional ground that the claimant is in breach of the terms of the policy having understated his income to the defendant on two occasions after the claim had been made.
Judges:
Turner J
Citations:
[2017] EWHC 1583 (QB)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Insurance
Updated: 27 March 2022; Ref: scu.589911