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Colorado Springs veteran sues USAA for denying husband’s $1 million life insurance policy
When Bobkowski applied for life insurance, he answered a series of questions. One question asked if he had ever consulted a health care provider for asthma, emphysema, pneumonia or other respiratory system disorders. Bobkowski answered 'no.' Peterson’s lawyers say that is why USAA denied the claim — insisting Bobkowski had sleep apnea.
“What they’re going to claim is that respiratory problems should have been answered 'yes' on the application process,” said Peterson attorney Jason Jordan.
But Peterson says her husband did not consider his snoring a respiratory problem.
Lawyers for Peterson claim her suit has a broader impact. They argue that USAA’s tactics could affect military members across Colorado. Because of that, they are asking for three times the million-dollar damages under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
When Bobkowski applied for life insurance, he answered a series of questions. One question asked if he had ever consulted a health care provider for asthma, emphysema, pneumonia or other respiratory system disorders. Bobkowski answered 'no.' Peterson’s lawyers say that is why USAA denied the claim — insisting Bobkowski had sleep apnea.
“What they’re going to claim is that respiratory problems should have been answered 'yes' on the application process,” said Peterson attorney Jason Jordan.
But Peterson says her husband did not consider his snoring a respiratory problem.
Lawyers for Peterson claim her suit has a broader impact. They argue that USAA’s tactics could affect military members across Colorado. Because of that, they are asking for three times the million-dollar damages under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.