Lengel v. Lengel

In this action, plaintiffs, three adult children of the deceased insured, Carl C. Lengel, by his first wife, seek to recover the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued to him. Defendants are the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States and Roberta L. Lengel,. the insured’s widow, his last-named beneficiary.

Plaintiffs allege that defendant Equitable paid the proceeds of the policy to the codefendant, Roberta L. Lengel, decedent’s second wife, having knowledge of the provisions of a separation agreement made between the deceased and his first wife. This agreement dated March 9,…