A.C.P.

A.C.P. v. Valley Forge Life Insurance

Good Law
320 F. App'x 643
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMarch 26, 2009No. 07-35725California757 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM *

This appeal involves the right to proceeds of a life insurance policy issued by Valley Forge Life Insurance Co. (“Valley Forge”) insuring the life of Danielle C. Snider (“Danielle” or “decedent”). Scott Snider (“Snider”), decedent’s second husband, appeals the district court’s summary judgment order in favor of Paul Pederson, decedent’s first husband, on behalf of Ped-erson’s and decedent’s minor daughter, A.C.P., declaring A.C.P.’s rights as the beneficiary under the policy. At the time of decedent’s death, A.C.P., Danielle’s only child, was named the sole beneficiary under the policy. The question in this ease is whether Danielle changed the beneficiary from her daughter to her second husband. Because the parties are familiar with the factual and procedural history of this case, we do not recount it in detail here except as necessary to explain our decision. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

We review de novo the grant or denial of a motion for summary judgment. J.G. v. Douglas County Sch. Dist., 552 F.3d 786, 802 (9th Cir.2008). Viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, we must determine whether a genuine…

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