Goldstein v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

This is an action of contract originally commenced in the Milford Division of the District Court Department. The plaintiff seeks to recover against the defendant for property damage to his motor vehicle in the amount of $3,000.00 and an additional claim doubling the amount pursuant to M.G.L.c. 90, § 34 O.1

The defendant insurance company, in substance, denied the material allegations set forth in the complaint and asserted that the plaintiff was more than fifty percent (50%) at fault in causing the accident.

The trial court found for the defendant insurance company and made the following…