Travelers Insurance Company v. Varley

OPINION

WILSON, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered judgment in a non-jury case against the insurer on a group health and accident policy for hospital room and board expense. Recovery of benefits claimed for miscellaneous medical care and treatment was denied.

The policy provisions which give rise to the present problems, and which require interpretation are italicized:

“Part EH — Hospital Expense

Benefits. Section A — For Daily Board and Room Expense: If the employee shall be confined as a resident patient in a legally constituted hospital on account of accidental bodily injury or bodily disease not…