Shaw v. Atlantic Coast Life Insurance

Hearn, Judge:

Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company (Atlantic Coast) and Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company Employee Benefit Plan (the Plan) appeal the trial judge’s Order denying their motions to transfer this case to the nonjury roster. We affirm.

Payden Shaw and his wife, Juanita Shaw, filed a complaint seeking damages from Atlantic Coast for breach of contract for failure to pay benefits for Juanita Shaw’s medical expenses, incurred after receiving preoperative approval under the Atlantic Coast Life Employee Group Health Insurance. Payden Shaw’s employer, Atlantic Coast, provided a group…