Provenzano v. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp.

The plaintiff, a health care provider, brought suit against the defendant seeking recovery pursuant to G.L.c. 90, §34M for services provided to the defendant's insured. The trial court found that the noncooperation of the insured relieved the defendant of liability for the claim, and entered judgment for the defendant.

On July 4, 2003, Carlos Santiago (“Santiago”) was involved in an automobile accident in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The vehicle was insured by the defendant, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation (“Plymouth Rock”), under a policy that provided up to $8,000.00 in Personal Injury…