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· 9/19/1974

Chipman v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Citations

  • 316 N.E.2d 725
  • 366 Mass. 253
  • 1974 Mass. LEXIS 715

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  • injured parties who recover under § 34M forfeit right to recover in tort to extent of their PEP benefits and lose right to sue for pain and suffering
  • in exchange for PIP coverage owners and operators of vehicles and their passengers injured in accidents surrender, to a limited extent, their right to recover damages in tort actions

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Judges: Tauro, Braucher, Hennessey, Kaplan

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