Heath Ledger's life insurance company playing hardball
ReliaStar Life Insurance is refusing to pay the $10 million death benefit on Heath Ledger's insurance policy because they believe the actor committed suicide. Ledger's death was officially ruled an accident by the Chief Medical Examiner of New York. A trial date has been set for Aug. 4, 2009, where ReliaStar will argue their case. William Shernoff, the attorney representing the trust for Ledger's daughter Matilda told the New York Daily News:
“We think [ReliaStar] is acting in bad faith. The official report ruled it was an accidental death.” (Source)
I think a compromise between the two parties is in order and here it is: ReliaStar should fuck off. The end.
[WENN]
