Ing Life Ins v. French

DECISION

Before this Court are: a Motion to Strike a Defendant's answer to the First Amended Complaint; a motion for Summary Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff; a Cross-motion for Summary Judgment in favor of one Defendant; and a Cross-motion for Summary Judgment in favor of another Defendant. These motions arise out of an action where the Plaintiff seeks interpleader in a dispute over the ownership of an annuity. The Plaintiff, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Co., Inc., f/k/a Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Co. ("ING"), made a Motion for Summary Judgment on Count I of its First Amended…