On November 8, 2016, a federal court ruled AIG’s sexual misconduct exclusions did not bar Bill Cosby’s claim for defense in defamation suits brought by eight women. At issue is a 2014 homeowners policy and excess policy for William H & Camille Cosby of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.
Insurance Law | Massachusetts
Overtime Starts December 1st for Employees Earning Less Than $913 Per Week
November 7, 2016 – On December 1, $47,476 annual salary becomes the minimum for not paying overtime to full-time salaried white collar workers.
Three Defendants’ Perjury Sentences End Long-Running Insurance Fraud Obstruction Of Justice Prosecution
October 28, 2016 – False testimony to aid co-conspirators in insurance fraud prosecution leads to perjury sentences for three defendants.
Court Rules Commercial Use of a Person’s Name Not Within CGL’s Advertising Injury Coverage
Important ruling that "right to publicity" claim has no CGL advertising injury coverage
Insurance Fraud Charges Filed After Insured Submits Loss Pictures Dated Before Policy Took Effect
November 1, 2016 – On October 27, 2016 The Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts announced insurance fraud charges against Kevin Flaherty of Haverhill, for attempted larceny and filing a false motor vehicle insurance claim.
