April 25, 2017 – In a relatively rare case, this past March, the Massachusetts Appeals Court found that an insurer established intent to injure exclusion should be applied as a matter of law to bar coverage.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Court Voids Scheme to Insure Personal Vehicles in Maine And Rent Them Out in Massachusetts
A Mass. resident skimming premiums by insuring his rental vehicles in a rural Maine town losses his insurance coverage for nine accidents.
No Loss Of Use For Big Wheel Towing On Safety Auto Policy When Vehicle Towed From State Property
The Appeals Court rule towing costs to remove vehicle from third-party’s land does not equal loss of use under compulsory auto property damage coverage.
MA Appeals Court Rules Insurer Does Not Owe Sales Taxes On Auto Total Losses Absent Proof of Payment
In a March 2017 decision, the MA Appeals Court rules motor vehicle property damage total loss payment does not include sales tax absent proof claimant replaced vehicle and paid sales tax.
Mass. Appeals Court Takes Aim At “Retail Book Value” For Total Losses Under MA Auto Policy
Insurers using "retail book value" for valuing total losses under the Massachusetts Commissioner’s auto repair regulations ruled on by the Appeals Court.
