Paulsen v. Ability Insurance

ORDER AND OPINION

CHARLES B. KORNMANN, District Judge.

Dorothy Paulsen filed a complaint against defendants alleging breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and seeking punitive damages. These accusations stem from a long-term care insurance policy *911purchased by plaintiff from Medico Life Insurance Company (“Medico”) in 1996, a policy which defendants admit Ability Insurance Company (“Ability”) has assumed the responsibility to adjust, manage and pay claims as appropriate under the policy. Plaintiff contends that defendants initially failed to pay…