Preferred Mutual Insurance v. Meggison

MEMORANDUM REGARDING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SEPARATE TRIALS, PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO STRIKE

(Docket Nos. 42, 46, 53)

PONSOR, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

When defendants house was damaged, they submitted a claim to their insurer, plaintiff Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, under their homeowners policy. Plaintiff denied the claim and filed suit seeking a declaratory judgment that the denial of coverage was appropriate. Defendants filed a counterclaim, charging breach of contract and violation of Massachusetts consumer protection statutes. Plaintiff now…