The dispute between the two insurers arose after a Haven employee had a catastrophic fall from Lanco’s scaffolding at Harvard Medical School.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
First Circuit Holds Total Pollution Exclusion Does Not Apply Where An Endorsement May Provide Separate Grant Of Coverage
An insurance coverage lawsuit in Massachusetts confirming the importance of reading an insurance policy as a whole versus in parts.
Raynham Agent’s Non-Compete Escape Clause Included In Agency Sale Still Valid After Subsequent Stock Sale
A case deciding whether a non-compete clause included by the former owner of Eagle Insurance in his sale to People’s United Insurance, is still valid after that agency’s subsequent sale to AssuredPartners.
Boston Red Sox and MLB Aim Legal Beanball At Insurers With Billion-Dollar Lawsuit
30 Major League Baseball teams have filed suit against their 3 insurers seeking $1.6 billion in Business Interruption losses from the COVID-19 shutdowns.
Court Rules An Obscure Statute Cured Contract Breach For A Three-Year Delay In Undisputed Claim Payment
A discussion of a recent Appellate Division of the District Court ruling a little-used statute can protect an insurance entity from a breach of contract for the payment of money.
