Allgood v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Memorandum Opinion and Order

KEITH STARRETT, District Judge.

This cause is before the Court on the motion for summary judgment [# 21] filed by the Defendant. Because the clear and unambiguous terms of the insurance contract stated that the policy would cease on divorce, the former-spouse of the deceased is not entitled to benefits under the subject insurance policy. Because the Plaintiff has failed to raise any genuine issue of material fact, the motion for summary judgment should be granted.

I. Factual Background

This case centers on a mistaken belief about an insurance contract. After her…