Hearing v. Minnesota Life Ins.

ORDER

LEONARD T. STRAND, United States Magistrate Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION. 1037

II. BACKGROUND.1038

III. ANALYSIS. 1039

A. The Motion to Deposit Funds.1039

1. Is Interpleader Appropriate?.1039

2. Attorney Fees and Costs.1042

a. Legal Standard.1042

b. Discussion .1044

B. The Motion to DismissIMotion for Summary Judgment .1045

1. Arguments of the Parties.1045

2. Applicable Standards.1046

3. Undisputed Facts.1047

4. Discussion.1047

TV. CONCLUSION.1052

I. INTRODUCTION

This ease is before me on: (a) a motion (Doc. No. 18) by defendant Minnesota Life Insurance Company (Minnesota Life) to deposit…