Legal Opinion
Swanson v. Bankers Life
Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division
Decided June 11, 1982PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWelsh, J.
This is a civil action sounding in contract for the recovery of benefits alleged to be due and payable under an accident and health policy issued by the defendant. It was further alleged that the defendant was guilty ofiunfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of G.L.C. 93A §9 (as in effect prior to St. 1979, c. 406, § 1, approved July 20, 1979.) The complaint sought recovery of multiple damages and attorneys’ fees, as well as damages for benefits allegedly due under the policy.
The answer admitted the issuance of a group accident and health policy by the defendant to the Teamsters…
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