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Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire Insurance Company o Pittsburgh, P.A. and AIG Claims, Inc.
Date: 07-31-2025
Case Number: 4:21-cv-4008
Judge: Margaret R. Guzman
Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Worcester County)
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In January 2015, Paula Appleton suffered severe injuries after a pickup truck struck her car from behind. Appleton filed an insurance claim against the driver, whose policy was administered by AIG Claims, Inc. ("AIG"). Over the next four years, Appleton and AIG exchanged settlement offers and attended three mediations but were unable to reach a settlement. Following a trial, a Massachusetts state court jury ultimately awarded Appleton $7.5 million in damages in March 2019.
Appleton then sued AIG and a related defendant in federal court. She contended that the defendants failed to meet their
statutory obligations under Massachusetts law to conduct an independent, objective investigation into her insurance claim and to extend a prompt and fair settlement offer after the value of her damages became clear.
Vacated in part and affirmed in part.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire ...?
The outcome was: Motion for summary judgement granted. Vacated in part and affirmed in part.
Which court heard Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire ...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Worcester County), MA. The presiding judge was Margaret R. Guzman.
Who were the attorneys in Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire ...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Worcester Insurance Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Worcester Insurance Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was Paula Appelton, a/k/a Paula Sweet v. National Union Fire ... decided?
This case was decided on July 31, 2025.