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Coonley v. Fortis Benefits Insurance
Citations: 128 F.3d 675; 1997 WL 687649Docket: No. 97-1446NI
Court: Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; October 29, 1997; Federal Appellate Court
John E. Coonley, as Trustee of the James E. Coonley II Trust, along with ABCM Corporation, appeals a summary judgment ruling that determined James E. Coonley II was not an insured employee under a group life insurance policy subject to the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The Eighth Circuit reviewed the record and the parties' submissions and found the district court's comprehensive opinion adequately addressed the relevant issues. The appellate court identified no errors in the district court's analysis and affirmed the judgment based on the rationale provided in the district court’s memorandum opinion.