Couch v. Wilco Life Ins. Co.

In 1987, Plaintiff Melvin Couch purchased a universal life insurance policy from Lamar Life Insurance Company which was ultimately transferred to Defendant Wilco Life Insurance Company ("Wilco"). Over time, the amount Mr. Couch was required to pay to keep the universal life insurance policy in effect increased, which Mr. Couch contends was contrary to the policy's terms. The policy ultimately lapsed, and Mr. Couch initiated this litigation in June 2018. He asserts claims against Wilco for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and declaratory…