Johnson v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.

This is an action by the beneficiary of two life insurance policies against the defendant, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, to recover accidental death benefits. The policies were issued on the life of Jeffrey Johnson and were in full force and effect as of the date of his death on September 5, 1964. The defendant paid the face amount due under each policy but has refused to pay any additional accidental death benefits. The policies in question are plaintiff's exhibits A and B. If the plaintiff is entitled to recover the additional benefits, it has been agreed that the accidental means…