A federal judge in Ohio has postponed an upcoming trial regarding a life insurance policy for a deceased Amazon employee by approximately two months. The judge declined to convert the trial to a bench trial.
The case involves a dispute over the life insurance policy of a former Amazon worker who passed away. The trial was initially scheduled to take place but has now been delayed.
Case Details
The delay was granted by the Ohio federal judge, who oversaw the proceedings. The decision to postpone the trial was made on Friday, according to reports.
While the trial was delayed, the judge rejected a request to have the case decided without a jury, known as a bench trial.
Further details about the case and the reasons behind the delay have not been disclosed. The trial is now expected to take place in about two months’ time.
The life insurance policy in question is believed to be part of Amazon’s employee benefits package. The dispute likely centers around the payment or administration of the policy following the worker’s death.
This case highlights the complexities that can arise with employee benefits, particularly life insurance policies provided by large corporations like Amazon.
