Legal Opinion

White v. Safety Insurance

Massachusetts Appeals Court

Decided March 1, 2006No. 05-P-623Published

1Opinion of the CourtGraham, J.

In October, 2004, the plaintiff, Lisa White, instituted an action against the defendant, Safety Insurance Company, to compel it to arbitrate the plaintiffs allegation of unfair and deceptive business practices in violation of G. L. c. 93A and G. L. c. 176D. In March, 2005, a Superior Court judge entered summary judgment in favor of the defendant, pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 56, 365 Mass. 824 (1974). The plaintiff appeals, arguing that the judge’s decision was counter to relevant case law and against legislative intent and public policy. We affirm.

1. Facts. The facts at issue are undisputed. The…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. At&T Technologies, Inc. v. Communications WorkersSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  2. Bilodeau v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1984
  3. Drywall Systems, Inc. v. ZVI Construction Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 2002
  4. Bonofiglio v. Commercial Union InsuranceMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1991
  5. Save-Mor Supermarkets, Inc. v. Skelly Detective Service, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1971

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