No. Although a consumer-plaintiff may seek to double or treble actual damages for willful or knowing Chapter 93A violations, a court should not multiply Section 9’s $25 nominal damages award
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Are ‘Per Violation’ Statutory Penalties Available to Consumers Under Chapter 93A, Section 9?
No. Chapter 93A, Section 9(3) expressly provides for only two forms of recovery: (1) actual damages or (2) $25 in statutory damages, whichever is greater. According to the Massachusetts…
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