Articles Posted in COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

O’CONNOR vs. MERRIMACK MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY No. 06-P-1750.November 24, 2008 After a fire destroyed a commercial building, a dispute arose between the insurer and the insured concerning the methodology used by the insurer to value the loss. The insured then brought an action against the insurer asserting numerous tort…

ZABIN vs.PICCIOTTO Nos. 06-P-1419, 07-P-842. November 18, 2008. The Massachusetts Appeals Court has upheld jury verdicts in favor of five attorneys who assisted in the recovery of a $9 million settlement against an insurance company who allegedly engaged in unfair claims settlement practices. The jury found that the five attorneys…