Betty Sankovich v. The Life Insurance Company of North America and Credit Life Insurance Company

PATEL, District Judge:

Betty Sankovich, the beneficiary of two life insurance policies, appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment holding two companies not liable on the policies. Although the parties do not dispute the underlying historical facts, we conclude that the ultimate fact — whether the insured committed suicide — presents a triable question for the jury. We reverse and remand.

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Kenneth Sankovich, Betty Sankovich’s husband, was insured under two life insurance policies issued by the appellees. Kenneth died from a bullet wound to the head. He was found on the floor of…