Legal Opinion

Pilot Life Insurane Co. v. Rycek

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided August 5, 1986No. 85-186PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

NESBITT, Judge.

Pilot Life Insurance Company (Pilot) appeals a final judgment in favor of Rycek in ^ dispute over health insurance coverage. We reverse.

In 1981 Rycek discovered that she was suffering from myasthenia gravis, a neuro-muscular condition which creates abnormal *459muscle fatigue. Those suffering from the condition experience a decreased ability to chew and swallow which often leads to malnutrition and dental decay. When Ry-cek developed dental problems she was referred to a dentist who outlined a treatment plan.

Rycek submitted the treatment plan to Pilot, her insurer under a group…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Moorman v. Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaOhio Supreme Court · 1983
  2. Goss v. Medical Service of the District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1983
  3. Bernstein v. Fireman's Fund American Life InsuranceOhio Court of Appeals · 1970

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Celtic Life Ins. Co. v. FoxDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1989

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