General American Life Ins. Co. v. Yarbrough

HUNTER, D. J. This is a diversity suit brought by plaintiff, a citizen of Arkansas, against defendant, a Missouri Corporation having its principal place of business in that state. The suit is based on two group industrial policies issued to Phillips Petroleum Company, providing life and disability insurance to Phillips' employees. Policy No. G-1110-R was issued by defendant. The other, Policy No. G-1110, was issued by its predecessor, Missouri State Life Insurance Co., and assumed by defendant. Plaintiff claims $11,952.60 under Policy No. G-1110-R and $2,173.20 under Policy G-1110, plus a 12% statutory penalty and a reasonable attorney's fee.