Morrison v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.

We granted further appellate review in this case to consider whether an independent right of action exists under G. L. c. 93A, § 9, for unfair or deceptive claims settlement practices by a self-insuring corporate entity engaged in a trade or business. A judge in the Superior Court granted summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint alleging that the defendant corporation (a noninsurer) violated G. L. c. 93A, § 9, and G. L. c. 176D, § 3 (9), by engaging in “bad faith settle*452ment practices.” The Appeals Court concluded that the dismissal of the plaintiff’s complaint was an error of…