Legal Opinion
Poznik v. Massachusetts Medical Professional Ins. Ass'n
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided February 10, 1994PublishedCited by 73 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAbrams, J.
The question presented is whether the defendant, the Massachusetts Medical Professional Insurance Association (MMPIA), is engaged in the “business of insurance” or “trade or commerce” within the meaning of G. L. c. 176D, § 3 (1992 ed.), and G. L. c. 93A (1992 ed.). General Laws c. 176D regulates trade practices in the insurance industry. General Laws c. 93A, known as the Consumer Protection Act, regulates business practices for the protection of consumers. The relevant portions of the statutes are set forth in the margins. 2
This case arose out of a medical malpractice suit originally filed by…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Manning v. ZuckermanMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1983
- Begelfer v. NajarianMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Lantner v. CarsonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1978
- All Seasons Services, Inc. v. Commissioner of Health & HospitalsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1993
- Barrett v. Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency FundMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1992
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