Fort Dearborn Life Insurance v. Holcomb

Following the death of Paul Downing, plaintiff Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Company filed an interpleader action (735 ILCS 5/2 — 409 (West 1998)) against Susan Downing, the decedent’s widow, and Janet Holcomb, the decedent’s companion at the time of his death. The action sought to resolve competing claims to the proceeds of two insurance policies decedent held with the plaintiff. Defendant-appellant Janet Holcomb appeals from the circuit court of Cook County’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee Susan Downing which declared Susan the proper beneficiary under the life…