Halpin v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs, and the certified question answered in the affirmative.

In this action, plaintiff seeks to recover compensatory and punitive damages for defendant’s alleged wrongful termination of disability benefits under a group accident and sickness insurance policy. In addition, plaintiff has interposed a cause of action against defendant insurer for malpractice allegedly committed by a physician who conducted an examination at the insurer’s request as provided by the policy. The principal issue is whether…