WRENN v. PRINCIPAL LIFE INS. CO.

No. 09-3658.

636 F.3d 921 (2011)

Corey WRENN, individually and as parent and next friend of S.W., a minor, Appellant, v. PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; Principal Financial Group, Inc., Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: March 2, 2011.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jay Elliott Denne , argued, Sioux City, IA, for appellant.

Brian Campbell , argued, Des Moines, IA, for appellees.

Before BYE, BEAM, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.


BYE, Circuit Judge.

Corey Wrenn appeals an order granting judgment in favor of Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Group, Inc. (collectively Principal) on Wrenn's claim for medical benefits under a plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 1001-1461. Reviewing the denial of benefits for an abuse of discretion, the district court upheld Principal's decision. Wrenn contends the district...

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