Hughes v. Colonial Life & Accident Insurance

HOOD, Judge.

Walter Hughes, Jr., seeks to recover benefits alleged to be due under an accident insurance policy issued by defendant, Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company. He also claims penalties and attorney’s fees. The trial judge rendered judgment awarding plaintiff the policy benefits claimed, but rejecting his demands for penalties and attorney’s fees.

Plaintiff appealed, seeking to recover penalties and attorney’s fees. Defendant answered the appeal, praying that all of plaintiff’s demands be rejected.

The issues presented are whether plaintiff’s disability resulted from an…