Chiera v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

OPINION AND ORDER

GWIN, District Judge.

On November 16, 1998, Defendant John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company filed a motion for summary judgment to enforce the terms of an employee benefit plan arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) [Doc. 14]. On December 2, 1998, Plaintiff Chiera filed a cross-motion for summary judgment [Doc. 16].

Here, the Court decides whether Plaintiff Ann Chiera is entitled to certain dismemberment benefits arising under Defendant John Hancock’s group accidental death and dismemberment policy. Premier Industrial…