Claim for Violation of Non-Disparagement Clause Based on CEO Interview Survives Dismissal
In Liotta v. Agrify, Judge Kazanjian, sitting in the Business Litigation Session of the Massachusetts Superior Court, recently denied a motion to dismiss a claim alleging violation of a non-disparagement clause. Plaintiff Matthew Liotta (“Liotta”) founded a company called PodPonics, which later became Defendant Agrify Corporation (“Agrify”). Liotta subsequently entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with […]
Insurer Engaged in Unfair Practices By Failing to Make Reasonable Settlement Offers Following Verdict Against Insured
In Vermont Mutual Insurance Co. v. Toland, et al., tenants Chester Robinson and Lorraine Hames (collectively, “Tenants”) brought suit in Massachusetts Superior Court against their landlord, Edward Toland, and the owner of the property they leased, Cogavin Associates LLC (“Cogavin”), for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment and violation of Chapter 93A. The Tenants alleged […]
Ex-Girlfriend Entitled to Retain Life Insurance Proceeds Despite Separation Agreement
The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently decided a case – McCormick v. Lischynsky – that upheld a beneficiary designation in a life-insurance policy in favor of a decedent’s ex-girlfriend, despite the parties’ subsequent agreement to separate their financial affairs. Patrick McCormick (“McCormick”) was in a romantic relationship with defendant Sara […]
