Casden v. Monarch Life Insurance

Plaintiff moves pursuant to CPLR 3212 for an order granting him summary judgment. Defendant cross-moves for similar relief. The action was instituted to recover expenses incurred for the treatment of plaintiff’s wife for a psychoneurotic disorder.

The contract of insurance of defendant (Policy No. 941959) provides for protection against loss resulting from sickness and injury. The contract extends coverage to the insured’s (plaintiff) spouse and other dependents (“ Dependents ” rider of Exhibit “ D ”) in support of defendant’s cross motion).

The contract of insurance sets forth the expenses for…