Rodriguez v. Alvelo

Plaintiff Cesar Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”) sustained injuries in an automobile accident in Holyoke while riding as a passenger in a vehicle operated by defendant Hector Alvelo (“Alvelo”) and insured with defendant Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts (“Premier”). Rodriguez commenced this action in two counts to recover (1) for his personal injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages allegedly caused by the negligence of Alvelo, and (2) punitive damages, costs, and attorney’s fees under G.L.C. 93A, §9 for Premier’s alleged failure to have effected a prompt settlement of…