Eriksen v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

ROSEN, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This matter is presently before the Court on the Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”). Plaintiff has responded to Defendant’s Motion to which Response Defendant has replied. Having reviewed the parties’ briefs and supporting documents, and having heard the oral arguments of counsel at the hearing held on February 11,1999, the Court is now prepared issue its decision.

II. SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ERISA DENIAL OF BENEFITS…