In Arana v. Molta, the plaintiff brought an action under Chapter 93A, Section 9, seeking to recover for personal injuries she sustained after falling through the pool deck of a vacation rental property in Dennis, Massachusetts.
Good-Faith Dispute on Coverage Shields Insurer from Chapter 93A Exposure
Massachusetts federal court held a good‑faith insurance coverage dispute, even breaching the duty to defend, does not alone support Chapter 93A liability.
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Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Insurance Disputes: Demand Letter Requirements, the Duty to Cooperate, and Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Under Chapter 176D
The Massachusetts Appeals Court’s decision in Nwozuzu v. Safety Insurance Company examines two recurring issues in insurance litigation: when a Chapter 93A demand letter is legally sufficient, and whether a coverage denial based on an insured’s failure to cooperate can withstand scrutiny under Massachusetts unfair claims settlement law.
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