Matilda Rose Ledger's trustee has filed a lawsuit on the 2-year-old's behalf against her late father, Heath Ledger's insurance company for not promptly paying the $10 million thought to be owed to Matilda Rose. The insurance company, ReliaStar, reportedly claims that Ledger's death might have been a suicide.TMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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"ReliaStar is entitled to investigate Plaintiff's claim to determine if the 'Suicide' provision is applicable. If the Insured commits suicide we will pay only the amount of premiums paid to us."—ReliaStarTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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Insurance policy was taken out in June 2007TMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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Ledger died of an accidental overdose on January 22, 2008NY Post: Heath Ledger Dead (January 22, 2008)
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The insurance company is investigating Ledger's death to see if it was possibly a suicide, even though it has already been ruled as accidental by a New York City Medical ExaminerTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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ReliaStar Insurance company is owned by ING AmericasTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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Matilda Rose's trustee claims that ReliaStar has "acted in bad faith" by not promptly paying the moneyTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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If Ledger's death is ruled a suicide, ReliaStar isn't required to payTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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ReliaStar reportedly thinks that Ledger may have lied on the insurance application when asked if he ever used illegal drugsTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
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Sources stated that no illegal drugs were found in Ledger's system upon deathTMZ: Suicide = No Cash (September 29, 2008)
