Hebert v. Hughes Tool Co.

LABORDE, Judge.

Francis D. Hebert died of a heart attack. His heirs (plaintiffs) filed suit against Hebert’s employer, Hughes Tool Company, and its insurer, Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna), seeking benefits provided under various insurance policies.1 The trial court denied benefits to plaintiffs under an Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy issued by Aetna. Plaintiffs appeal that decision. We affirm.

FACTS

Francis D. Hebert was employed in a managerial position with Hughes Tool Company. He was 49 years old. On January 11, 1984, he went to lunch with some co-workers. He returned to work…