Continental Casualty Co. v. Pfeifer

When the Continental Casualty Company (the insurer) disclaimed coverage under the certificate issued to Dr. Jacob John Pfeifer (the insured) under a group disability indemnity policy, he brought this action for a declaratory judgment stating his entitlement to the benefits specified in the policy and certificate and for an order requiring the insurer to pay the monthly payments then due and thereafter to become due in accordance with the terms of the policy and certificate. The insurer defended the claim for benefits on the premise that the insured made material misrepresentations as to his…