Lawrence v. New York Life Insurance Co.

CLARK, Judge.

Appellant, the widow and insurance beneficiary of Kenneth E. Lawrence, made claim against New York Life Insurance Company for double indemnity benefits upon the death of her husband, the insured under two life policies written by the company. Payment of the principal policy sums was made, but the company deferred payment of the added benefits pending satisfactory proof that death was by accidental means as the policies required. After extended negotiations were unsuccessfully pursued, appellant commenced suit. A motion for summary judgment lodged by the company was sustained as…