Wasserman v. Commerce Insurance

This is an action for damages and declaratory relief against Commerce Insurance Company (“Commerce”). Plaintiff William Wasserman, who had a homeowner’s policy with Commerce, asserts that Commerce violated G.L.c. 93A and 176D and breached its contract with him by failing to defend and to indemnify him in connection with an oil spill at his Newton property. The matter came before this Court for jury-waived trial, which took place from May 8, 2002 to May 13, 2002. Based on the credible evidence presented at the trial, I find the following facts.

Findings of Fact

Wasserman is the owner of…