Ghiorso v. American General Life Insurance Co.

ORDER

SUSAN P. WATTERS, United States District Judge

Plaintiff Patrick Ghiorso brings this action against American General Life Insurance Company (“American General”) seeking benefits he claims are due under his mother’s accidental death plan. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment on the question of whether Ghiorso is entitled to benefits under the terms of the plan. For the reasons set forth below, American General’s motion for summary judgment is granted and Ghiorso’s motion for summary judgment is denied.

I. Background

In July 2012, Plaintiff Patrick Ghiorso’s mother, Julia…