Zochert v. Protective Life Ins. Co.

[¶1.] Ivan Zochert filed a complaint against Protective Life Insurance, Co. (Protective), alleging breach of contract and bad faith. He appeals the circuit *483 court's decision to grant Protective's motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

Background

[¶2.] Ivan and Lenore Zochert obtained a supplemental cancer insurance policy from Protective. The policy limited coverage to "loss resulting from definitive [c]ancer treatment" with the requirement that "[p]athologic proof thereof must be submitted." The policy included a schedule of benefits which listed the specific types of coverages available to…