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Woman loses suit against Prudential for brain surgery payout as judge rejects 'buried clause' argument
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Woman loses suit against Prudential for brain surgery payout as judge rejects 'buried clause' argument

A Singaporean woman, Ms Cai Yunhong, lost her legal case against Prudential Assurance Company Singapore seeking compensation of over S$108,000 for brain aneurysm surgery. The court ruled that the insurer was not at fault for denying her claim, as the policy clearly defined brain aneurysm surgery coverage as limited to surgical craniotomy, excluding endovascular repair procedures like the one she received. Ms Cai argued that the clause was 'buried' and not adequately communicated, but the judge rejected this, stating the policy's terms were clear and that the coverage was not engaged for her treatment. The case highlights disputes over insurance policy interpretations and the clarity of contractual language.

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Woman loses suit against Prudential for brain surgery payout as judge rejects 'buried clause' argument

A Singaporean woman, Ms Cai Yunhong, lost her legal case against Prudential Assurance Company Singapore seeking compensation of over S$108,000 for brain aneurysm surgery. The court ruled that the insurer was not at fault for denying her claim, as the policy clearly defined brain aneurysm surgery coverage as limited to surgical craniotomy, excluding endovascular repair procedures like the one she received. Ms Cai argued that the clause was 'buried' and not adequately communicated, but the judge rejected this, stating the policy's terms were clear and that the coverage was not engaged for her treatment. The case highlights disputes over insurance policy interpretations and the clarity of contractual language.

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