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Schmitz v. Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada

7th CircuitAugust 22, 2016No. No. 14-3701
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Colloton, Kelly, Riley
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

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Outcome

Sun Life Assurance prevailed on summary judgment. The court affirmed dismissal of Schmitz's lawsuit because it was filed outside the contractual limitations period established by the insurance policy, despite Schmitz's arguments regarding Minnesota insurance law.

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