Eddy v. Nationwide Insurance

Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment presents a narrow question in the interpretation of a health care insurance policy.

On February 21,1980, plaintiff signed an application for a major hospital/major medical insurance policy to be effective March 1, 1980, which was completely accepted by defendant Nationwide Insurance Company, which issued her policy No. 0107-0981 as a result. Between March 1, 1980 and April 1, 1980, plaintiff submitted claims for $2,276.63 which were paid. On January 18, 1982, defendant acted to rescind the policy, which action plaintiff contests.

The mentioned application…