Martell v. Universal Underwriters Life Insurance

Dooley J.

Plaintiff, Barbara Martell, brought this action against defendant, Universal Underwriters Life Insurance Co., claiming that defendant breached its obligations under a credit life insurance policy issued to her spouse who is now deceased. The case went to a jury which found for the defendant. Plaintiff has appealed to this Court alleging various errors in evidentiary rulings and in the charge to the jury. We reverse for a new trial.

Plaintiff’s husband, James Martell [the insured], purchased a car on August 27, 1984. In connection with this purchase, the insured bought credit life…