Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Berry

Opinion

BRAUER, J. *

This is an appeal from a declaratory judgment that plaintiff Robert L. Berry, a former employee of Fairchild Camera and Instruments Corporation who became totally disabled as a result of “manic-depressive illness,” 1) was not covered under a group disability policy issued to Fairchild by defendant The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (Equitable) and 2) has received all benefits due under a group medical/dental policy funded by Fairchild but administered by its agent Equitable.

The group long term disability policy states: “Disabilities Not Covered: Long…