On May 5, 2021, the SJC heard an important case that could radically increase the damages that automobile insurers must pay for third-party property damage claims.
MA Law | Insurance Coverage Cases
MA Court Affirms No Coverage For Attorney Who Failed To Disclose Customary User On Auto Application
The Appeals Court affirmed a judgment in favor of MetLife denying an Attorney’s collision coverage for the Cadillac limousine he had bought to ferry clients to his office.
Mass. Court Bars Suit Seeking Plymouth Rock To Pay Title, Registration, And Inspection Fees On Total Losses
A class action complaint against Plymouth Rock sought a ruling on regulatory costs for first-party total loss claims.
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!