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.
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.
First Circuit: No Broker Duty Without an “Intelligible Request”
The First Circuit affirmed dismissal of negligence, contract and fiduciary-duty claims against Marsh, holding that disclosing a yacht did not constitute an intelligible request for additional insurance coverage.
One Covered Allegation Triggers Full Regulatory Defense Duty, SJC Rules
The Massachusetts SJC ruled one covered allegation triggered MAG Mutual’s regulatory defense obligation, expanding duty-to-defend principles.
