DeBenedictis v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance

ORDER

H. RUSSEL HOLLAND, District Judge.

Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment

Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. 1 This motion is opposed, 2 and defendant cross-moves for summary judgment. 3 Defendant’s cross-motion is opposed. 4 Oral argument was not requested and is not deemed necessary.

Background

Plaintiff is Joseph DeBenedictis. Defendant is Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.

Plaintiff began working for U.S. Bank on February 1, 2001 and became eligible for coverage under the U.S. Bancorp Long Term Disability Plan on March 1, 2001. U.S. Bank’s LTD plan was initially self-funded,…