Jantzen & Associates represented a large family farm in Berkshire County Superior Court for 3.5 years against the general liability insurer, culminating in a victory at Summary Judgment, compelling the insurer to defend their insured, which they had refused to do in the underlying “nuisance case.” After extensive litigation, Superior Court Judge Agostini granted Jantzen’s Motion for Summary Judgment to establish the carrier’s duty to defend in this case, which the carrier had inexplicably refused to defend, even under a Reservation of Rights. Both parties also sought Summary Judgment on the issue of indemnification, which the judge opted not to grant. However, after the granting of Jantzen’s Summary Judgment on the duty to defend, opposing counsel and their carrier agreed to mediate the case in the Fall of 2024, resulting in a substantial settlement.

This case is an excellent example of the high-quality insurance coverage work performed by Jantzen & Associates, in litigating against insurers.

If you have an insurance coverage dispute of substantial value, such as $50,000 or more, Jantzen & Associates can help you.