Keel v. Group Hospitalization Medical Services, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

Introduction

This case involves the straightforward application of well-established principles under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), codified at 29 U.S.C.A. §§ 1001 et seq. (1985). Plaintiffs seek to enforce alleged benefits under a contract governed by ERISA. 1 The contract in issue, a group hospitalization and medical services group contract (Group Contract) issued by defendant, provided medical benefits for employees of Kay Jewelers, Inc. and their families. Plaintiff, Deborah Keel, a Kay Jewelers employee and her husband,…