Nofziger v. Kentucky Central Life Insurance

Plaintiff appeals a summary judgment for defendant Fisher. She sought recovery against defendant, an insurance agent, on three theories: (1) breach of contract to procure insurance; (2) negligent failure to procure insurance; and (3) negligent misrepresentation. We affirm.

Most of the facts are not in dispute. On March 19, 1985, defendant came to the home of plaintiff and her husband at their request and made a presentation about insurance. Plaintiff and her husband then filled out similar applications for life insurance. The applications stated, in part:

“I understand and agree that only an…