Lincoln National Life Insurance Company v. Peter S. Bezich, individually and on behalf of a class of others similarly situated

ROBB, Judge.

Case Summary and Issues

[1] Peter Bezich filed a complaint against Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (“Lincoln”), alleging three separate counts of breach of contract regarding his variable life insurance policy. Bezich then moved to certify a class of policyholders on all three breach of contract claims. The trial court issued an order denying class certification as to Count 1 and Count 2 of Bezich’s complaint. However, the trial court concluded that a single-issue class may be certified as to Count 3 for the purpose of determining liability. Lincoln appeals, arguing that…