Legal Opinion
Robert Ramirez v. United of Omaha Life Ins Co.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 6, 2017No. 16-11660PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PRISCILLA R. OWEN, Circuit Judge:
Robert Ramirez traveled to West Texas and contracted a fungal infection that ultimately resulted in the removal of one of his eyes. He sought benefits under an accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance policy provided by his employer. The insurer, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company (United), denied the claim, and Ramirez filed suit. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of United, holding that Ramirez’s infection was not an “Accident” within the meaning of the policy. Ramirez has appealed. We affirm.
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