Odom v. Security Industrial Insurance Co.

I2PARRO, Judge.

After receiving the face amount of a policy of insurance issued by Security Industrial Insurance Company (“Security”) on the life of her husband, Valhere Odom (“Valliere”) brought this suit to recover additional benefits under the accidental death provision of the policy. The trial court ruled in favor of Valliere and awarded accidental death benefits. Security appeals. We reverse the judgment of the trial court.

Facts and Procedural History

Security issued a policy of life insurance to Thomas L. Odom (“Thomas”), Valliere’s husband. Thomas named Valliere as the sole beneficiary…