A Suffolk Superior Court judge found that PURE willfully violated two provisions of Massachusetts’ unfair claims-settlement law, but the homeowners recovered nothing under Chapter 93A because they failed to prove compensable damages caused by those violations.
Massachusetts Insurance Legal News & Analysis
Lowell Temp Agency Owner To Do 13 Months for Payroll and Workers’ Comp Fraud
A federal judge sentenced Henry Lam, owner of Lowell-based HL Temporary Services, to 13 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to employment-tax charges and mail fraud involving workers’ compensation insurance premiums.Insuran
No Broader ACE Coverage Despite Seller Holding Title to Vehicle
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled that a towing company never became the legal owner of a van because the seller failed to deliver the certificate of title. The court nevertheless held that an auto-business exclusion barred broader ACE liability coverage, leaving only compulsory coverage with Commerce excess.
Progressive’s Electronic Cancellation Notice to Loss Payee Ruled Defective
A Lowell District Court found Progressive’s electronic cancellation notice to a loss payee defective, granting Source One summary judgment on two contract claims while leaving negligence for trial.
Massachusetts Barred His Phony Insurance In 2006. Now Kevin Kolenda Has Pleaded Guilty To Wire Fraud
Nearly 20 years after Massachusetts barred Kevin Kolenda from selling prize insurance without a license, the longtime operator of Hole-in-Won has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud related to his prize insurance business.
