Bilezikjian v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America

ORDER: (1) DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR (2) GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

ALICEMARIE H. STOTLER, District Judge.

I

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as a result of his performing “big-bone” orthopedic surgeries for many years. His disability income insurance policies with the insurer defendants provide for coverage of a disability — inability to perform one’s occupational duties — that results from “accidental bodily injury” occurring while each policy is in force. Because the insurer defendants contend that plaintiffs disability is not covered…