-RSB Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company v. Decker, No. 7:2011cv00342 - Document 16 (W.D. Va. 2012)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER denying 8 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, however the discovery on the issue of bad faith is stayed until the underlying contract dispute is resolved. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 1/9/2012. (eot)
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