Linda Williamson v. Hartford Life & Accident, etc.

ROSE, District Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellant Linda Williamson (“Williamson”) filed this action on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, seeking interest on benefits she received under an Accidental Death and Dismemberment (“ADD”) insurance policy issued by Defendant-Appellee Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (“Hartford”). The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment, and the district court 2 reached a decision on the merits before ruling on whether to certify the class. The district court granted Hartford’s motion and denied Williamson’s motion. The district…