Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Co. v. Goodman

ROBINSON, Justice.

Plaintiff Clarice M. Goodman filed suit to recover benefits payable on the death of her insured husband, Jackie Leo Goodman, under a life insurance policy issued by defendant Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Company. The insurance company answered contending that Goodman’s death occurred as a result of the risk excluded by a rider limiting liability if the insured’s death occurred as a result of specified aviation activities. The trial court entered judgment for plaintiff on a jury verdict. Defendant insurance company appeals. Reversed and rendered.

The exclusion in question…