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 Law | Insurance Coverage Cases
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.
Forensic Accountant Indicted For Tax Evasion On Escrow Funds Converted From Insurance Company
December 16, 2016 – A forensic accounting firm supplying accounting-related services to insurance companies for claims was indicted by federal grand jury on December 14, for filing an income tax return failing to report as income $594,217.19 embezzled from an insurance company client.
Court Rules On Insurer’s Right To Withdraw Appeal Over Insured’s Objection
December 6, 2016, A Superior Court decision decides in a Massachusetts insurer can refuse to continue an appeal if there is no reasonable prospect of success.
