Mayo v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Boston

WALLACE, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment against Steve and Diane Mayo in their suit against John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The court of appeals affirmed the summary judgment, 695 S.W.2d 724. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and remand the cause for trial.

Steve Mayo was employed by Hutron Aerospace Company and was covered by a group insurance policy issued by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. The policy provided maternity benefits. It further provided that coverage would end upon termination of employment.…