MEMBER OF FIRM
Linda R. Magruder (Member) admitted to bar, 2001, Kentucky; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana. Education: University of Louisville (B.A., Mathematics, with honors, 1983); Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (J.D., cum laude, 2001). Linda R. Magruder, born in Louisville Kentucky May 9, 1955. Her primary practice is in insurance subrogation, working for Plaintiffs. Prior to becoming an attorney, Linda worked in marketing and sales for General Electric. Recipient, Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Award (2008), Samuel L. Greenbaum Public Service Award (2001), Professional Responsibility Award (2000-01). Author, "Did Someone Say Appropriate Equitable Relief? I think Not. Administrative Committee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associates' Health and Welfare Plan v. Shank, 500 F.3d 834 (8th Cir. 2007), cert. denied 2008 WL 695777 (Mar. 17, 2008) (No. 07-791)," The Advocate, May/June 2008, Vol. 36 no. 33. Author, Behind Enemy Lines: A Unique Perspective on Subrogation and Reimbursement, September 2007. Presenter, "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Recovery Rights of Short-term and Long-term Disability Plans," presented at the Kentucky Justice Association Subrogation Seminar, May/June 2008. Presenter, "The Nuts and Bolts of ERISA Subrogation," presented at the Louisville Bar Association, June 2008. Presenter, "Applying ERISA to Disability Benefits Plans' Recovery Claims," presented at the Kentucky Justice Association Subrogation Seminar May 2009. Member: Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations; American Association of Justice; Kentucky Justice Association. Reported Cases: James River Coal Company Medical and Dental Plans, v. Bentley, No. 09-13-ART, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65310 (E.D. KY July 23, 2009). Practice Areas: Health Care Reimbursement; Subrogation; ERISA; Disability Benefits; ERISA Litigation.Email: Linda R. Magruder