Legal Opinion
Advanced Spine Centers, Inc. v. Commerce Insurance
Massachusetts District Court, Appellate Division
Decided September 9, 2011PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSingh, J.
Without presenting any evidence at trial, plaintiff Advanced Spine Centers, Inc. (“Advanced Spine”) obtained a judgment against defendant Commerce Insurance Company (“Commerce”) for personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits pursuant to G.L.c. 90, §34M, double damages pursuant to G.L.c. 93A, §11, and attorney’s fees under both statutes. Commerce appealed. Because the trial judge erred in absolving Advanced Spine of its burden of proof, we vacate the judgment and return the case for a new trial.
Advanced Spine brought this action on April 22, 2009 to recover fees for chiropractic services…
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