Caliman v. American General Fire & Casualty Co.

On April 18, 1984, John D. Mize (“Mize”) was employed by National Life & Accident Insurance Company (“NLAI”). As an employee of NLAI, Mize was eligible to participate in his employer’s group health and accident insurance plan under policy GE6500, which was underwritten by defendant American General Fire & Casualty Company (“AGFC”). Mize submitted an enrollment application for coverage under policy GE6500. Mize selected the “family plan,” which included a $50,000 benefit payable upon the accidental death of his wife Amma Anim Mize. The enrollment application stated that Mize, the…