The plaintiff's wife died of metastatic breast cancer after suffering a fall that caused fractures.
The plaintiff claimed accidental death benefits under an employer-provided group insurance policy, which was denied by the insurer because the death was caused by illness, not an accident.
The plaintiff sued the employer, Chrysler, alleging negligent misrepresentation regarding the policy terms, negligent selection of the insurer, and negligent infliction of mental distress.
Chrysler moved for summary judgment.
The court granted the motion and dismissed the action, finding no genuine issue for trial as the employer's benefit summaries contained clear disclaimers directing employees to the actual policy wording, and the employer's conduct was not flagrant, outrageous, or malicious.
