Jerd Hamilton v. The Travelers Insurance Co. And Altorfer MacHine Co.

Jerd Hamilton brought this action against Altorfer Machinery Company (Altorfer) and Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers), seeking to recover declarative and monetary relief in connection with a health insurance policy. Jurisdiction was based on diversity. The district court dismissed Hamilton’s action upon granting defendants’ summary judgment motions. Hamilton appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

In 1975, Hamilton obtained employment at Altorfer Machinery Company. He elected to become enrolled as an insured under a Group Life and Health Plan issued by Travelers.

The plan covered medical expenses…