Rocha v. Hanover Insurance

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R A. D. A., Rule 8C, appeal by plaintiff Leonel Rocha (“Rocha”) of the allowance of summary judgment in favor of defendant Hanover Insurance Company (“Hanover”). Rocha’s complaint sought damages for Hanover’s alleged breach of contract and G.L.c. 176D, §3 unfair claim settlement practices in violation of G.L.C. 93A.

The origin of the parties’ dispute was a motor vehicle accident in November, 1996 which involved Rocha and Hanover’s insured, Carol Connors (“Connors”). After Rocha commenced a tort action, the parties agreed to submit the matter to arbitration. Rocha…