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Veterinary Doctor – Disability Insurance – Long Term Disability for “Any Occupation” – Alternative Jobs Suggested by the Insurer

May 19, 2017

Gilbert v. SSQ, société d’assurance-vie inc., 2017 QCCS 202

Marie-Sophie Gilbert (“Gilbert”) claimed $270,040.71 in disability insurance benefits from her insurer, SSQ Société d’assurance-vie inc. (“SSQ”).

The Facts
Gilbert, an equine veterinary doctor with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Université de Montréal, has been unable to work since June 22, 2011 due to back problems. Her disability insurance policy with SSQ provides for two different definitions of disability.

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