McKinsey & Company Employee With Mental Illness Wins Unum Disability Lawsuit

We discuss a federal court victory against Unum in a disability case involving a McKinsey consultant with a mental-health claim. Despite Unum’s multiple medical paper reviews and denial tactics, the judge conducted a de novo review, gave greater weight to treating specialists who had examined the claimant, and ruled in her favor. The decision highlights that mental-health disability claims—though subjective and difficult—can succeed when supported by thorough medical documentation, and reflects growing judicial scrutiny of Unum’s denial practices.