Rulfs v. Blue Cross of Northeastern New York, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Loren N. Brown, J.

The defendants in both actions move by notices of motion, dated October 5, 1984, and October 17, 1984, respectively, and supporting papers, for an order dismissing the complaint in action No. 2 insofar as it seeks punitive damages against the defendants, and for an order granting them summary judgment on that portion of the complaint.

This is an action to recover a sum of money allegedly due under a contract for insurance, compensatory damages, and punitive damages for an alleged failure of the defendants to honor the contract.

*414In 1964, Edith Rulfs was…