Weis v. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit Plan of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AFTER COURT TRIAL ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

LAPORTE, United States Magistrate Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment regarding whether Defendant Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit Plan of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“Defendant”) erroneously denied Plaintiff Robert L. Weis’ dismemberment claim. The parties stipulated that this Court reviews the denial de novo. See Joint Case Management Statement (“JCMS”) at 3:19-20. During the hearing, the parties did not object to the Court conducting the proceedings…