Barker v. Jackson National Life Insurance

ORDER

VINSON, District Judge.

Pending is the motion of plaintiff Richard Barker, Jr. to substitute the Estate of Stacey Lynn Sheppard Barker as the real party in interest, (doc. 186). For the reasons set forth below, the motion is DENIED.

I. BACKGROUND

On October 8, 1990, defendant Jackson National Life Insurance Company (“Jackson National”) issued a $350,000.00 term life insurance policy on the life of Stacey Lynn Sheppard Barker (“Stacey Barker”). The policy named Stacey Barker’s husband, plaintiff Richard Barker, Jr. (“Barker”), as the primary beneficiary, and the Estate of Stacey Barker (“the…