Martin v. Continental Casualty Co.

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

JENKINS, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Before the Court is defendant’s motion for summary judgment. For the reasons outlined ill this memorandum and order, the Court hereby GRANTS defendant’s motion.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This is an ERISA denial of benefits case, brought by Steven Martin (“Martin”). Beginning ill 1997, Martin, who was then a senior underwriter at AIG insurance company, began to consult physicians regarding neck and shoulder pain and fatigue. Martin underwent surgery on his right rotator cuff in .February 1997, and saw several…