
    No. 99-1786.
    Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. et al. v. Knudson et al.
   C. A. 9th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 531 U. S. 1124.] Motions of Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SHA), National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Inc., AARP et al., American Association of Health Plans et al., and Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund for leave to file briefs as amici curiae granted.  