Gentile v. Miller, Stevenson & Steinichen, Inc.

Sognier, Judge.

Shirley Gentile, administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Thomas Gentile, brought suit against her late husband’s em ployer to recover damages for the employer’s alleged failure to offer her decedent an opportunity to participate in employee group life and health insurance. The employer, Miller, Stevenson & Steinichen, Inc. was granted summary judgment and Gentile appeals.

Appellee provided an optional insurance plan in which employees, during the first 30 days of their employment, could enroll without proof of insurability. After the initial 30-day period had…