Newman v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Memorandum Opinion & Order

Honorable Thomas M. Durkin, United States District Judge

This case arises from a long-term care insurance policy that Plaintiff Margery Newman purchased from Defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In connection with the policy, Plaintiff purchased a premium-payment option titled the “Reduced-Pay at 65 Option.” As set forth more fully below, the option didn’t function as Ms. Newman anticipated it would. She therefore sues on behalf of herself and others similarly situated for breach of contract, common law fraud and fraudulent concealment, and unfair and…