Aliff v. Travelers Insurance

MEMORANDUM OPINION

TURK, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff filed this action, asserting that defendant is liable for benefits allegedly due the estate under an accidental death policy issued on the life of the deceased insured, David M. Browning. Defendant has paid the estate the face amount of the policy, but has denied double-indemnity liability because it argues that Browning’s death was not the result of an accident. Defendant has filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that, under Virginia law, Browning’s death was not an accident as a matter of law. The parties have fully briefed the issues,…