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Bad-faith litigation has long been a contentious — and big-dollar — issue for insurers.

Massachusetts top court limits bad faith awards against insurers

According to Massachusetts law, an award of bad faith against insurers allows for treble damages, but it's not clear how those damages should be calculate. See what the Massachusetts top court said.

By Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | Updated on February 10, 2017
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of insurance companies in a case involving an award of treble damages and how they're calculated. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that post-judgment interest in a bad faith case against an insurance company should not be included in the amount that is doubled or trebled under Massachusetts law.

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