Stone Printing & Manufacturing Co. v. Dogan

In this appeal, we decide whether a retired employee has established a right to the continuation of life insurance coverage after his retirement.

Charles W. Dogan worked for the Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company (Stone) for 50 years until his retirement in 1969. During the time he was an employee, Stone covered Dogan under a group life insurance policy. Both the policy and the company’s employee manual stated that the insurance benefits would terminate upon termination of employment. Despite the termination language, Stone continued Dogan’s life insurance in effect from his 1969…