Legal Opinion
MAMSI Life & Health Insurance v. Callaway
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided June 11, 2003No. 98, Sept. Term, 2002PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHarrell, J.
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What is autoerotic asphyxiation? Also known also as hypoxyphilia, it is classified as a mental disorder falling into the category of “Sexual Masochism” and involves “sexual arousal by oxygen deprivation obtained by means of chest compression, noose, ligature, plastic bag, mask, or chemicals.” Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, § 302.83, at 529 (4th ed.) (“DSM-IV”). Suffocation devices are employed for the purpose of “limiting the flow of oxygen to the brain during masturbation in an attempt to heighten sexual pleasure.” Todd v. AIG Life Ins. Co., 47…
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- Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1985
- Landress v. Phoenix Mutual Life InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1934
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