Shane v. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of the United States

This is an action to recover $1500, “total and permanent disability” benefits under a group policy, the master policy having been issued and delivered to the employer, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, and' the certificate to the employee, Mildred Shane, the plaintiff in this suit.

It was averred in the declaration that the insured (Mildred Shane) became totally and permanently disabled on account of having developed tuberculosis while this policy was in force, and that she had given due notice and proof of her disability to the insurance company, but payment had been refused.

The defendant…