Lloyd v. Unity Life Ins.

HAWTHORNE, Justice.

The plaintiff Ada J. Lloyd, beneficiary in two policies of insurance issued to her deceased husband, Bennie S. Lloyd, by the defendant Unity Life Insurance Company, is seeking to recover the sum of $2500. Plaintiff seeks to recover double the face amount of each policy under the provisions of Act 310 of 1910 as amended, R.S. 22:657, together with $500 attorney’s fees, alleging that the defendant company has neglected and refused to pay the face amount of these policies for a longer period than 30 days after written notice and proof of death, as required by the provisions of…