Legal Opinion
Diep v. Rivas
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Decided April 12, 1999No. 1093, Sept. Term, 1998PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMES S. GETTY, Judge (Ret’d, Specially Assigned).
Who, if anyone, is entitled to the proceeds of a group life insurance policy stemming from the death of Maria Rivas? The question is easily understood; the answer is more complicated, due to the bizarre circumstances giving rise to the competing claims.
Background
Xuang Ky Tran was employed by IIT Research Institute at the time of his death on April 2, 1996. As a full-time employee, Tran obtained an accidental death and dismemberment policy issued by Continental Casualty Company (CNA) to the holder, IIT. Tran opted for a plan that provided life…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Sullins v. Allstate InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1995
- Chantel Associates v. Mount Vernon Fire InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1995
- Empire Fire and Marine Ins. Co. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.Court of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1997
- Price v. HitafferCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1933
- Howell v. Ohio Casualty Ins. Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1974
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by3 opinions
- Diep v. RivasCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2000
- Cook v. GriersonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2004
- Metropolitan Life Insurance v. WattleyDistrict Court, N.D. Indiana · 2000