Legal Opinion
Bonofiglio v. Commercial Union Insurance
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided August 19, 1991PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNolan, J.
This appeal raises several issues relative to the litigation of claims against an insurance company by its insureds alleging unfair settlement practices and seeking punitive damages under G. L. c. 93A (1990 ed.). Several of the issues, however, were not properly preserved for appeal and, therefore, we do not reach their merits. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the judgment of the Superior Court in all respects.
1. Background. On June 26, 1987, James Bonofiglio, the plaintiff, was involved in an automobile accident. As a result of this accident, Bonofiglio suffered severe injuries,…
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