Guity v. COMMERCE INSURANCE CO.

How courts have described this case

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• explaining that an insurer’s duty is met where an insurer has kept the insured informed, has investigated with reasonable efficiency and thoroughness, and has acted in good faith
• affirming judgment where jury found for plaintiff on breach of contract claim and judge found for defendant concerning c. 93A
• rejecting plaintiffs claim that recovery on the insurance contract automatically established a violation of c. 93A
• insurance policy required insured to cooperate with insurer in investigation, settlement, and defense of any claim or lawsuit
• \An absence of good faith and the presence of extortionate tactics generally characterize the basis for a c. 93A--176D action based on unfair settlement practice.\
• absence of good faith on part of insurer and presence of extortionate tactics generally characterize action based on unfair settlement practice

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