Heffron v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Peter Kaub held five life insurance policies issued by defendant aggregating $1,077 payable to his estate. Each of the policies contained a clause agreeing that upon receipt of due proof that the insured “has sustained bodily injury, solely through external, violent and accidental means......resulting in the death of the insured within ninety days from the date of such bodily injury......the company will pay in addition to any other sums due under the policy......an accidental death benefit equal to the face amount of insurance stated in the policy.” Within the exceptions…