| Docket # | SJC-10511 |
| Date | October 8, 2009 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Ireland, Spina, Cowin, Cordy, Botsford, Gants, JJ.
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| Summary | Commissioner of Insurance. Insurance, Motor vehicle insurance, Assigned risk. Motor vehicle, Insurance. Administrative law, Substantial evidence, Time of decision, Rulemaking, Regulations, Emergency regulations, Agency's interpretation of regulation. |
| Appealed From | Suffolk County Superior Court, Justice Margaret R. Hinkle |
| Briefs | See selection available in PDF format at Supreme Judicial Court website |
Counsel for Appellant (Appearing) | Arbella Mutual Insurance Company: Roberta R. Fitzpatrick, Laurence A. Schoen |
Counsel for Appellee (Appearing) | Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents: Dean Richlin, Pat A. Cerundolo Commissioner of Insurance: Thomas A. Barnico, Elisabeth Ann Ditomassi |
| Amici Curiae | Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts; MASSPIRG; Safety Insurance Company |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |