(978) 979-1223

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No GL coverage if no one uses personal data on tapes lost falling off a truck
The loss of personal data creates many problems for those responsible to protect it.  The Connecticut Supreme Court decided – insurance does not have to pay notification expenses where there was no  proof that anyone used the missing data.  Recall Total Information Management v Federal Insurance CT Supreme Court (2015)   FACTS Personal data of… Read More »No GL coverage if no one uses personal data on tapes lost falling off a truck
Misconduct Commercial Landlord -> 2x Damages
Commercial landlord intended to coerce tenant to give concessions beyond those from party’s agreement. Massachusetts SJC decides H1 Lincoln Inc. v South Washington Street LLC (2022) Court uses word ‘extort’ 26x in decision. Landlord strung tenant along with permit cooperation and tried to grab the land tenants bought. Limitation on liability disregarded. FACTS Landlord wanted… Read More »Misconduct Commercial Landlord -> 2x Damages
LIEN NOT REDUCED BY PERIODS OF RENTAL EQUIPMENT NON-USE
Mechanics Lien Law Interpreted in Massachusetts
INSURER OWES NO ATTORNEY’S FEES ON VERDICT ON UNCOVERED CLAIMS
Homeowner/ Contractor Insurer dispute goes 15 years. Styller v National Fire & Marine Insurance Company Mass App Ct 2019 PARTIES – Homeowner Styller hired contractor FCMNH in 2004 for demo and repair of his home.  FCMNH was insured under a general liability policy by National Fire & Marine. CLAIMS FROM THE WORK Unhappy with the… Read More »INSURER OWES NO ATTORNEY’S FEES ON VERDICT ON UNCOVERED CLAIMS
Insurer Not Stuck With Parties’ Settlement, Arguing That Since Death Was Not Accident, Claim Was Not Covered
Massachusetts’ top Court laid out the process for insurers to show they should not have to pay for a voluntary settlement reached by parties covered by insurance. With personal injury insurance you get a legal defense paid for by the carrier as long as covered claims are asserted and you get indemnity.  This Massachusetts case… Read More »Insurer Not Stuck With Parties’ Settlement, Arguing That Since Death Was Not Accident, Claim Was Not Covered

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Charles W. Cobb

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Newton MA 02460

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