Reassure America Life Insurance v. Midwest Resources, Ltd.

Memorandum

YOHN, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Reassure America Life Insurance Company (“Reassure”), brings this declaratory judgment action to determine its obligation to pay out benefits on a life insurance policy on the life of Samuel L. Miller, who transferred his interest in the policy to defendant, Midwest Resources, Ltd. (“Midwest”), in 2001. Defendant moves to dismiss the complaint due to lack of personal jurisdiction and venue, or, in the alternative, to transfer the action to the Northern District of Illinois, where defendant has its principal place of business.

I conclude that defendant…