Gulf Life Insurance Co. v. Hickey

The appellant appeals a final judgment increasing death benefits under a group life insurance policy.

Appellee’s husband (decedent) was an employee of Racal-Milgo, Inc. which provided its employees with a group life insurance plan. On October 3, 1980, decedent was diagnosed as having lung cancer and was thereafter at all times material hereto, under the care of a physician. On November 12, 1980, decedent was placed on a medical leave of absence. He was paid his full salary until January 13, 1981, after which time he was placed on long term disability. On December 19, 1980, Racal-Milgo amended…