Murphy v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.

HOWARD, Judge.

This is a case involving a suit by Dr. Owen B. Murphy against two insurance companies, and arising out of a group policy which insured the Fellows of the American College of Surgeons of which Dr. Murphy was a member. This action was to recover benefits as a result of Dr. Murphy’s illness and disability.

The Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company policy covered Dr. Murphy from November 15,1970, until it was terminated on or about April 1, 1974. On the latter date, the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company issued a policy covering the American College of Surgeons. In the trial court,…