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Progressive Not Liable for Medical Bills if Insured Refused to Cooperate

Auto insurer Progressive Insurance is not responsible for a hospital bill incurred by a Massachusetts insured who refused to cooperate with its efforts to investigate the accident claim that led to the medical expenses. Mount Auburn Hospital claimed that Progressive …

Requirements, Exceptions, and Considerations of an Insurer’s Right to Examinations Under Oath

An insurer’s right to examine its insured under oath in connection with evaluating a claim submitted under the insurer’s policy is well established under the law. Over 130 years ago, the United States Supreme Court in Claflin v. Commonwealth Insurance …