Steinback v. Bankers Life & Casualty Co.

¶1 This case involves a dispute over benefits in a nursing home insurance policy. The Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, granted summary judgment to Bankers Life and Casualty Company and later dismissed the action. Norma J. Steinback appeals. We affirm.

¶2 The issue is whether the District Court erred in granting Bankers Life’s motion for summary judgment on the contract claim.

¶3 On May 11,1995, Bankers Life agent James Van Noten visited the home of Jack and Norma J. Steinback to sell them nursing home insurance. Mr. Van Noten’s visit was prompted by the Steinbacks’ return…