A class action complaint against Plymouth Rock sought a ruling on regulatory costs for first-party total loss claims.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Mass. Appeals Court Reverses $4 Million Defense Verdict Over Judge Advising Jury About Insurance
Massachusetts, as opposed to many states, allows insurance companies to pursue subrogation in the name of the insured rather than in the name of the insurance company. This case is one such example.
Tips to Help Insureds Avoid Auto Repair Shop Fraud: Part 2
Beware of written waivers!
Failure To Return Auto-Renewal Questionnaire Results In Coverage Denial In Lamborghini Collision Lawsuit Due To Insurer’s “Snowbird Clause”
A First Circuit Court of Appeals found that the failure to return a renewal questionnaire with updated information resulted in two Massachusetts insureds losing their optional collision and liability coverage and umbrella coverage in a Naples, Florida collision involving their Toyota Highlander and a $100,000 Lamborghini.
Federal Judge Dismisses Legal Sea Food’s Business Interruption Claim Against Strathmore Insurance
While the suit was pending, Legal sold its Thirty-two restaurants located in Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia to the Medford-based owner of the Strega and Smith & Wollensky restaurants.
