Rynerson v. National Casualty Co.

Defendant appeals as of right the judgment in favor of plaintiff following a jury trial. Plaintiff sued to collect benefits under defendant’s group accident insurance policy covering newspaper carriers. The policy provided coverage for loss "due to Injury.” "Injury” was defined in the policy as "accidental bodily injury sustained by the Insured which is the direct result of an accident, independent of disease or bodily infirmity or any other cause.” Defendant moved for a directed verdict, arguing that there was no proof of any accidental bodily injury that would entitle plaintiff to benefits…