February 13, 2018 – The City of Taunton won a $2 million verdict against its former insurance agent after a 13-day jury trial.
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 Rules No Bad Faith By Insurer Settling And Not Appealing Adverse Verdict
A Superior Court ruling that an insured doctor had no viable claims against her medical malpractice insurer, ProSelect, for refusing to appeal and unilaterally settling a $5 million judgment.
Mass. Appeals Court Rules Unidentified Hit-And-Run Driver Does Not Trip Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Identifying owner but not driver of hit-and-run vehicle does not trigger Uninsured motorist coverage.
In A First, Mass. SJC Decides Whether Primary Policy with “Use Of Other Vehicles—Other Insurance” Clause Provides Excess Coverage Only
SJC ruling result in a primary insurer paying 9% and excess insurer paying 91% of every dollar paid over $1 million on large loss.
MassMutual Safety Fund Litigation Approved With Class Settlement of $37.5 Million
Class action settlement gets lawyers $9 million plus and average policyholder $22.02.
