A discussion of a recent Appellate Division of the District Court ruling a little-used statute can protect an insurance entity from a breach of contract for the payment of money.
insurance coverage lawsuits Massachusetts
MA Appeals Court Denies Ballet Master’s Claim Insurers Must Defend A Ballerina’s Sexual Abuse Suit
After receiving the claimant and insurers’ briefs, the Appeals Court issued an unusual order and ordered supplemental briefing on two issues that neither insurer had raised or argued.
Atlantic Specialty Unmoors Boat Shop From Claims Of Over $150,000 Using ‘Uberrimae Fidei’ As A Defense
A Massachusetts lawsuit involving “Uberrimae fidei”, a legal doctrine not often used in insurance coverage litigation, but nevertheless, an important one for an agent or insured to know when dealing with a maritime policy.
$750,000 Fish Story Assault Settlement Harpoons The Homeowner Physical Abuse Exclusion
A family paid an uncovered $750,000 claim settlement to keep their son out of jail for an assault and battery charge occurring in Newport, Rhode Island.
Massachusetts Superior Court Holds Insurance Broker Has Limited Liability To Insured
An insurance coverage lawsuit between a realty trust and its agent after a rental deal with a Salem Restaurant ends badly.
