Yahiro v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance

MEMORANDUM

NICKERSON, District Judge.

Before the Court are cross motions for summary judgment. Paper Nos. 20 (Plaintiffs Motion for Partial Summary Judgment) and 22 (Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment). The motions are ripe for decision. Upon a review of the motions and the applicable case law, the Court determines that no hearing is necessary and that Defendant’s motion will be granted. 1

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This case arises out of a dispute between Plaintiff Martin Yahiro, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, and Defendant Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company over Plaintiffs…