Thomas v. General American Life Insurance

The defendant, General American Life Insurance Company, appeals a determination by the trial court holding that defendant’s denial of an insurance benefit claim was arbitrary and capricious. We reverse. Plaintiff filed a cross-appeal contesting the amount of the trial court’s award of plaintiff’s attorney fees. Since we have reversed the trial court, the issue of plaintiff’s attorney fees will not be discussed. It is moot.

The plaintiff, Roger Thomas, filed a complaint against the defendant to recover benefits under a group medical insurance policy. Plaintiff sought to recover for surgery…