Wheaton v. Aetna Life Insurance

Grace Wheaton, 55, had long been employed by Swift & Company at Omaha, and was insured for $1,000 each in two group insurance disability contracts made between Swift & Company Employés Benefit Association of Chicago, Illinois, and Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut. She probably became totally disabled as early as November 1, 1932, but made no proofs of loss until she retained her present attorneys on May 29, 1933, and on the same day these proofs were by them prepared and forwarded. They were received at the home office of the insurance company on June 1, 1933. June 16,…