District Court, D. Massachusetts October 22, 2012, Civil Action No. 10-12249-JGD (Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting v. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER ON DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

DEIN, United States Magistrate Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This products liability action arises out of a fire that occurred on October 15, 2008 at the home of William Rheault.1 The home was insured by the plaintiff, Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (“MPIUA”). After MPIUA made payments to Mr.