LIC denied claim over son’s Covid death, ordered to pay mother Rs 2.25 lakh
The Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to pay a mother Rs 2 lakh in insurance and Rs 25,000 in compensation following her son's death due to COVID-19. The mother claimed that her son, who had Down syndrome, suffered from breathing problems since childhood, but LIC argued that there was no evidence of this.
The commission disagreed, stating that without proof of respiratory issues, they found LIC's claim that the deceased had concealed his medical history unfounded. The mother's son passed away on May 8, 2021, during the pandemic when she sought medical help, leading to his untimely death. The commission directed LIC to pay the insurance amount and also provide compensation for the harassment experienced by the mother.
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