A few cases to consider

1st Circuit

DiMaio Family Pizza & Luncheonette v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. (05/30/06 - No. 05-2459)

Summary judgement for defendant-insurer affirmed where:

1) the suit was time-barred;

2) plaintiff's institution of bankruptcy proceedings did not enjoin or abate action on the policy; and

3) defendant was not required to notify plaintiff of the applicable statute of limitations.

Cordero-Hernandez v. Hernandez-Ballestero (06/02/06 - No. 04-2435)

Dismissal of RICO and state law claims related to the purchase of a business is affirmed where there was no showing that defendants were in exclusive control of crucial information, and no demonstration that useful information would result from further discovery.