Patterson-Priori v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

GLASSER, District Judge:

This is a motion by defendant Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”) for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 dismissing plaintiff Emma Patterson-Priori’s complaint which seeks declaratory and monetary relief stemming from Unum’s denial of disability benefits. Unum argues that plaintiffs cause of action is time-barred and hence the complaint must be dismissed. For the following reasons, defendant’s motion is granted.

FACTS

Plaintiff was an employee of the Westin Hotel Company and as such was a covered employee under…