Grose v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada

OPINION

JAMES P. JONES, Chief District Judge.

The issue presented in this ERISA case is whether the claims fiduciary abused its discretion in denying the plaintiffs benefits under a group accidental death and dismemberment policy. Based on the administrative record, I find that the claims fiduciary did not abuse its discretion and grant the defendant’s motion for summary judgment.

I

Billy Ray Grose 1 was employed by Vane Brothers Company as a deck hand. Through his employer, he had both a life insurance policy and an accidental death and dismemberment (“AD & D”) policy. Sun Life Assurance Company…