In recent legal news, a 12-year-old skier, Alexander Hache, will be heading to trial over a lawsuit against Wachusett Mountain Ski Area’s insurance companies. This follows a previous case in which the young skier was awarded $3.75 million after a fall of 30 feet from a moving ski lift at the aforementioned resort, which resulted in serious injuries. The latest litigation centers around whether the insurance firm is required to provide a suitable offer when there are disagreements over the extent of the damages, yet the fault is unambiguously reasonable.
The lawsuit was lodged under the stipulation of Massachusetts General Laws chapter 93A, which mandates that insurance companies present prompt and reasonable settlement offers. The focus of this upcoming trial was largely based on the insurance companies’ offer, which, as highlighted by Judge Saris, a reasonable fact finder could consider markedly inadequate.
The level of financial accountability of AIG, the overseer of the AmWINS claims process prior to 2018, is not yet clearly defined in the records. As a result, this aspect will continue to be probed in the trial. As these proceedings unfold, we will continue to follow the case closely, providing updates on any significant developments.