A few years ago I wrote a series of posts about a decision of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on a case in which a restaurant called Bearbones alleged bad faith by an insurer with
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
The blog "Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts," published by attorney Nina E. Kallen, focuses on legal issues related to insurance coverage and bad faith disputes within Massachusetts. It covers topics such as litigation strategies for insurance claims, interpretation of insurance policies, statutory claims under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, allocation of liability among insurers, and court decisions affecting insurance coverage. The blog also addresses practical guidance for attorneys handling insurance coverage cases, including brief-writing and case management. It serves as a resource for policyholders, insurers, and legal professionals interested in Massachusetts insurance law and civil litigation involving insurance matters.
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US District Court for District of Massachusetts holds that where insurer pays for repairs to damaged vehicle it is not responsible for post-repair diminishment in market value
By Nina Kallen
There are a category of insurance issues that I classify as “cocktail party issues.” If it comes out in a social setting that I’m an insurance coverage geek, there a few questions that come up over and over again from…
US District Court holds that insurer with $20,000 limit cannot intervene in case in federal court because of diversity jurisdiction
By Nina Kallen
A vehicle driven by Susan Ingham and owned by William Ingham struck a vehicle driven by Ansley Dunbar. Dunbar’s vehicle was insured by Patriot Insurance Company. The Inghams’ vehicle was insured by Progressive Direct Insurance Company. Patriot made payments to Dunbar…
Insurance experts weigh in on Thanksgiving mishaps
By Nina Kallen
Master of the obvious: be careful when you deep-fry your turkey.
More on Szafarowicz
By Nina Kallen
In my last post I discussed Commerce Ins. Co. v. Szafarowicz, __ N.E.3d __, 2019 WL 4774348 (Mass.), a case in which the SJC upheld the legitimacy of settlement/assignment agreements, but only to the extent that the settlement is…
SJC upholds settlement/assignment agreement between plaintiff and insured tortfeasor, but holds that a settlement amount that exceeds the policy limit is per se unreasonable
US District Court denies summary judgment to first insurer sued by second insurer for violating ch. 93A by seeking defense and indemnity from second insurer’s policyholder
By Nina Kallen
Joyce Richards sued MacDougalls’ Cape Code Marine Services to recover for personal injuries she alleged she suffered while working as an employee of Boston Yacht Service (BYS) at MacDougalls’ boatyard, where BYS leased an office. MacDougalls was insured by Atlantic Specialty…
Insurance defense attorney describes her own tornado loss
By Nina Kallen
Tricia Murray, an insurance defense attorney with ForbesGallagher, owns property on Cape Cod that suffered fallen trees in a recent tornado. Luckily the damage was only to the trees and the yard, and the people, pets, and house itself…
Massachusetts Appeals Court holds that verdict aganst insured does not make liability or deamages reasonably clear until appeal is resolved
By Nina Kallen
Surabian Realty Co. and Maja Hospitality Corporation sued Central One Federal Credit Union and two of its officers, David L’Ecuyer and Craig Madonia in connection with a failed attempt to obtain a commercial loan to develop a hotel on property…
US District Court For District of Massachusetts holds that auto exclusion in pedicab’s general liability policy excludes injuries caused by car hitting insured’s customers in a pedicab
By Nina Kallen
Laura Gentry Reagan and her husband Robert Reagen hired a pedicab that was licensed and registered to Boston Rickshaw and operated by its employee Dennis Suozzi. During the ride, Suozzi allegedly changed lanes without looking or signaling. That caused a…