Guarantee Trust Life Insurance v. Gavin

JOHN V. PARKER, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on a motion for summary judgment by the plaintiff, Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (“Guarantee”). The defendant has filed a timely opposition. The court finds that there is no need for oral argument. Subject matter jurisdiction is allegedly based upon diversity of citizenship.

The court, after reviewing the motion, requested counsel for both sides to file briefs with regard to the propriety of staying these proceedings pending the outcome of an action before the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the First Circuit entitled…