Court Limits Indemnity Agreements Interpretation and Reverses $237K Legal Fee Award
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Insured’s $2 Million Claim For Loss Prevention Costs Scuttled By The Supreme Judicial Court
A look at the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts’ ruling on Ken’s Foods’ common law reimbursement claim.
Coverage for Inherent Diminished Value Dependent on Policy Version
A case involving an third-party auto insurance coverage claim for inherent diminished value against Amica over a damaged Acura.
An Insured’s Underpayment of Loss Lawsuit Over Brookline Building Backfires
The Appeals Court recently affirmed a decision in Anwar Faisal et al. v. United National Insurance Company that reminds one of the saying, “Be careful what you ask for. You may get it.” In this case, the insured sued to get more money on a property damage claim, asking the court to rule on his […]
Failed Foray Into Massachusetts Ends In A Lawsuit For New York Agency Over Its Producer’s Understanding of Salary v. Draw
A case in point about what can go wrong when an agency, its officers, and a producer being onboarded, come to loggerheads and litigation ensues.
