Coffman v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

HADEN, Chief Judge.

Pending are the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment, which the Court reinstated for consideration following the Order of July 29, 2002 and the parties’ ensuing supplemental briefing. After considering the parties’ submissions, supplemental materials, and the administrative record, the Court GRANTS Defendants’ motion for summary judgment and DENIES Plaintiffs cross motion.

I. DISCUSSION

A. Factual and Procedural Background

1. The Employment Relationship

Plaintiff Frank H. Coffman, II, is fifty-three years old. He was formerly a valued…