On Monday, December 16, 2019, the Supreme Judicial Court decided the question of whether the consent-to-settle clauses commonly found in professional liability policies violated the unfair claim practice provision of M.G.L. c. 176D, § 3 (9) (f).
Insurance Law | Massachusetts
Boston Man Charged In Million Dollar Life Insurance Fraud Scheme
The scheme involved over 24 life insurance policies totaling $11.6 million in total coverage.
Massachusetts Court Orders Peerless Insurance To Defend Sex-Trafficking Suit Against Motel And Its Owners
This case examines whether a commercial liability policy incurs an unexpected duty to defend or indemnify a hotel in a sex trafficking lawsuit.
An Insurer’s $17k Ice Dam Damage Offer And 137k Referees’ Award For Sherborn Couple Not An Unfair Claim Practice Court Finds
Paul and Linda DeRensis filed suit over the handling of their ice dam claim for their home in Sherborn.
Massachusetts Has A Hands-Free Driving Law: Four Items Everyone Needs To Know
The new hands free driving law includes a surcharge provision and will go into effect on Sunday, February 23, 2020, ninety days from November 25th.
