Did the Sixth Circuit wrongfully apply the doctrine of stare decisis in upholding the district court's decision denying long-term disability benefits?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED: QUESTION 1 : Did the UNITED STATES ; COURT. OF APPEALS for..the SIXTH CIRCUIT wrongfully and grievously apply the doctrine of STARE DECISIS.:in upholding. the decision of Magistrate Judge Ellen Carmody in the UNITED STATES. DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN (1:16-cv-01061). QUESTION 2: Did thé UNITED:STATES COURT , , OF APPEALS for the SIXTH CIRCUIT wrongfully ‘ apply Hoover vProvident 290 F.3d when deciding the plan administrator correctly interpreted the plan in denying O’Neill LTD benefits. a ft i . PARTIES TO PROCEEDING: UNUM Life Insurance Company of America : Attorneys for Defendant: D. Andrew Portinga (P55804) , : . Stephen J. van Stempvoort (P79828) 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ~ (616) 831-1700 : United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan ; United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ii