Dominion Insurance Company Limited v. Hart

This action is on certiorari to the Court of Appeals. Dominion Insurance Company sought review here when that court reversed an Arapahoe County District Court judgment dismissing respondent Hart’s suit seeking recovery on an insurance policy issued by Dominion.

Hart — a commercial pilot — was injured in the course of a flight. As a result, he was not able to pass the required physical examination, and a renewal of his pilot’s license was refused by the Federal Aviation Administration. Hart was insured under an occupational disability policy with Dominion. When payment thereon was demanded by…