Cullen v. North American Co. for Life & Health Insurance

Plaintiff, Matthew Cullen, brought this action against defendant, North American Company for Life and Health Insurance (North American), to recover life insurance proceeds allegedly due upon the death of his wife, Jacqueline Cullen. Plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment entered for defendant, contending that disputed questions of fact remain unresolved. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff’s wife purchased a life insurance policy from North American in the face amount of $100,000 in December 1982 and quarterly premiums for the policy were due on September 9, December 9, March 9, and June 9 of…