Legal Case Summary

Robin Curran v. United of Omaha Life Ins.


Date Argued: Wed Aug 30 2017
Case Number: 15-56599
Docket Number: 6146613
Judges:W. Fletcher, Ikuta, Barker
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Robin Curran v. United of Omaha Life Insurance Company** **Docket Number:** 6146613 **Court:** [Applicable Court Name] **Date:** [Date of Judgment or Filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Robin Curran - **Defendant:** United of Omaha Life Insurance Company **Background:** The case involves a dispute between Robin Curran, the plaintiff, and United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, the defendant, concerning the denial of life insurance benefits. The plaintiff filed a claim for benefits arising from a life insurance policy held by an insured party, which the defendant rejected on various grounds. **Facts:** - Robin Curran filed a claim asserting that she is entitled to policy benefits due to the death of the insured. - United of Omaha Life Insurance Company denied the claim based on certain policy exclusions and conditions. - The plaintiff contended that the denial was unjustified, asserting that all conditions of the policy had been met and that the denial of benefits was in bad faith. **Issues:** 1. Whether the denial of the insurance claim by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company was justified under the terms of the policy. 2. Whether the defendant acted in bad faith in processing the claim. 3. Whether Robin Curran is entitled to recover benefits under the policy, along with any additional damages. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** The plaintiff argued that the denial of benefits was improperly based on misinterpretation of policy terms and that the insured had met all necessary conditions for coverage. Curran sought to prove that the insurer's actions constituted bad faith. - **Defendant's Argument:** United of Omaha Life Insurance Company maintained that the denial of the claim was appropriate and consistent with policy terms, asserting that the exclusions cited in the claim denial were valid and applicable. **Outcome:** The court issued its ruling based on the evidence presented by both parties, examining the specifics of the insurance policy, the circumstances of the claim, and the statutory obligations of the insurer. [Include the verdict, whether it was in favor of the plaintiff or defendant, and any orders or sentiments expressed by the court.] **Significance:** This case serves as a notable reference for the interpretation of insurance policy terms and the obligations of insurers in handling claims. It underscores the legal standards for proving bad faith in insurance practices and the rights of policyholders to contest denied claims. **Note:** [If applicable, include any appeals or ongoing legal proceedings related to this case.] --- *Please note that specific details, such as court rulings or outcomes, should be added based on the actual case's content and legal findings.*

Robin Curran v. United of Omaha Life Ins.


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