Record v. Aetna Life & Casualty

Defendant insurance company appeals from a finding by the District Court that its actions relative to the plaintiff assured constituted unfair and deceptive practices within the purview of G.L. c. 176D and 93A. Upon a consideration of the total facts of record, we agree with the defendant.

The record shows that the operative facts are essentially undisputed. The plaintiff, Christopher Record, was the owner of a 1975 Jeep, “Model CJ5”, which was insured by the defendant, Aetna Life & Casualty, pursuant to coverage afforded by a Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Policy to include coverage for…