Valley Forge Life Insurance v. Lawrence

PEARSON, Judge.

The plaintiff’s decedent was covered under a group life insurance policy. The policy contained no express “violation of law” clause which would exclude coverage for death incurred during the commission of a felony. Although the decedent had signed the policy, he did not designate any beneficiary. While the policy was in effect, the decedent died from gunshot wounds inflicted by his victim while decedent was actively engaged in the commission of an armed robbery.

The appellee, as administratix of the estate of the insured, brought an action on the policy. The court entered a…