Ester v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Robert Alexander was employed by the Great Lakes Steel Corporation until June 17, 1937. He was killed in an automobile accident on July 5, 1937. At the time of his death, he was insured under a group insurance policy No. G3706 in which the Prudential Insurance Company of America was insurer. His participation in the above policy was evidenced by certificate of participation No. 6620. This certificate provided for payment of $2,000 upon his death to "Beneficiary — Rita Alexander, wife of said employee."

The record in this case establishes the following facts: that Rita Alexander was not the…