Sweem v. American Fidelity Life Assurance Co.

American Fidelity Life Assurance Company (American Fidelity) discontinued benefits it had been paying to Diane C. Sweem under a group disability income policy, based upon its determination that Sweem was employable in some capacity and therefore no longer totally disabled under the terms of the policy. Sweem, contending that she is still totally disabled and unable to work, brought this action for benefits under the policy and other relief based on multiple claims designated as separate “causes of action.” The district court for Douglas County entered summary judgment in favor of American…