Bessler v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

This litigation was commenced with the filing of a complaint for declaratory judgment in the Circuit Court of Peoria County. The relief sought in the complaint by the plaintiff, John D. Bessler, was an adjudication of his rights under a certain group insurance policy written by the defendant, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. After a hearing on cross-motions for summary judgment, the circuit court determined that the plaintiff was eligible for insurance coverage under the terms of the disputed policy. John Hancock…