District Court, D. New Jersey October 9, 2002, Civ. 00-1644 (WGB) (Conti v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States)

OPINION

BASSLER, District Judge.

The issue raised by this motion for summary judgment is whether, applying a heightened arbitrary and capricious standard, an insurance company illegally terminated an insured’s disability benefits.

Plaintiff Richard J. Conti, D.C. (“Dr.