Massachusetts § 112C - Disclosure of coverage limits to claimants; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 112C — Disclosure of coverage limits to claimants; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 112C. Disclosure of coverage limits to claimants; penalty
Section 112C. Any insurer doing business in the commonwealth shall reveal to an injured party making claim against an insured, the amount of the limits of said insured's liability coverage, upon receiving a request in writing for such information from the injured party or his attorney. A reply shall be made within thirty days of receiving such request. Any insurer who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be liable to pay to the claimant the sum of five hundred dollars plus reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in obtaining the coverage information provided for herein.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 112C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 112C cover?
Section 112C ("Disclosure of coverage limits to claimants; penalty") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 112C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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