Massachusetts Superior Court July 21, 1998, No. 934137 (Griffin v. Commercial Union Insurance)

McHugh, J.

Background

This is a case in which plaintiffs, Thomas and Patricia Griffin, seek to recover damages from defendant, Commercial Union Insurance Company (“Commercial Union”) for what they contend were Commercial Union’s unfair claims settlement practices in connection with a personal injury and loss of consortium claim arising out of an automobile accident that took place on January 16,