Wilco Life Insurance Company v. Justin Island
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
Plaintiff-in-Interpleader Wilco Life Insurance Company (“Wilco”) filed the instant complaint-in- interpleader on February 24, 2020 against Defendants-in-Interpleader Justin Island (“J. Island”), Aaron Island (“A. Island”), and Priscilla Fuller (“Fuller”).
Before the Court is Wilco’s motion for default judgment against A. Island. For the below reasons, Wilco’s motion is GRANTED.
II. Factual and Procedural Background
Wilco is an Indiana corporation that sells life insurance. Complaint at ¶¶ 1, 10. Fuller, J. Island, and A. Island are all residents of the state of California. Id. at ¶¶ 2–4.
In January 1996, Philadelphia Life Insurance Company issued a life insurance policy (“Policy”) to Joseph Island (“Decedent”). Id. at ¶ 9. Wilco assumed all obligations under the policy when it acquired Philadelphia Life Insurance Company’s successor, Conseco Life Insurance Company (“Conseco”). Id. at ¶ 10. The Policy initially identified Fuller as the primary beneficiary and J. Island as the contingent beneficiary. Id. at ¶ 11.