In Fry v. American Honda Motor Co., a federal court addressed pleading standards and limits on Massachusetts Chapter 93A claims in a vehicle defect class action.
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Massachusetts Court Rejects Chapter 93A Claim Based on Alleged Willful Nonpayment
Massachusetts court holds that willful nonpayment of invoices does not, without extortionate conduct or other aggravating circumstances, convert a contract dispute into a Chapter 93A claim.
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Massachusetts Court Rejects Chapter 93A Claim Challenging Alleged Unauthorized Utility and Renewable Energy Enrollment
A Massachusetts district court dismissed a Chapter 93A claim over alleged unauthorized energy enrollments, finding conclusory allegations failed Rule 8 and 9(b).
Massachusetts Court Narrows One Chip Challenge Lawsuit at Motion to Dismiss Stage
A federal court narrowed claims arising from the One Chip Challenge, dismissing retailer liability and reinforcing pleading standards under Chapter 93A.
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Threatened Termination Fees Push Commercial Contract Dispute Into Chapter 93A Territory
The Massachusetts Superior Court denied dismissal of a Chapter 93A claim arising from a dispute over managed cybersecurity services and early termination fees.
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Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Insurance Disputes: Demand Letter Requirements, the Duty to Cooperate, and Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Under Chapter 176D
The Massachusetts Appeals Court’s decision in Nwozuzu v. Safety Insurance Company examines two recurring issues in insurance litigation: when a Chapter 93A demand letter is legally sufficient, and whether a coverage denial based on an insured’s failure to cooperate can withstand scrutiny under Massachusetts unfair claims settlement law.
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No ‘Trolling’ Shortcut: Federal Court Rejects Chapter 93A Counterclaim in Boston Copyright Fight
Court dismisses Chapter 93A counterclaim against alleged copyright troll while allowing photographer’s copyright infringement case to proceed to trial.
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For‑Profit Marketing Firms May Face Chapter 93A Risk Even When Working for Nonprofits
Massachusetts court rules for-profit marketing firms may face Chapter 93A liability for deceptive ad campaigns run on behalf of nonprofits, even if statements are technically true.
Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Misrepresentations May Trigger Chapter 93A Claims
Massachusetts court allows Chapter 93A claim against lender over misleading mortgage pre-approval, holding liability may exist without a direct business relationship.
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Federal Court Dismisses Chapter 93A Claims Predicated on Fraud for Failure to Plead With Particularity
In Distefano v. Bank of America, N.A., the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed Chapter 93A claims arising from allegedly unauthorized transfers through the money-transfer application
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