Bonasia v. Hanover Insurance

This matter is before the Appellate Division on the plaintiffs petition to establish a report.

The underlying action is for the defendant’s alleged breach of contract and violation of G.Lc. 93A in refusing to pay the plaintiff-insured for the loss of his stolen motor vehicle.

The defendant filed a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. Civ. P., Rule 56 motion for summary judgment, supported by affidavits, on the ground that the plaintiff failed to comply with the cooperation clause and other provisions of the parties’ insurance contract The plaintiff submitted a counteraffidavit outlining his compliance with all…