In Gretzky v. AmGuard Insurance Co., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts evaluated how insurers facing a 176D demand letter post-judgment may limit exposure under
Continue Reading Federal Court Reinforces Safe-Harbor Protection for Insurers in Mass. Chapter 93A Litigation
In Robles v. Selective Insurance Co. of America, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 204595 (D. Mass. Sept. 2, 2025), Magistrate Judge Hennessy issued a report and recommendation granting in part
Continue Reading Mass. Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims Against Insurers in Robles v. Selective Insurance Decision
In Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd. v. Broan-Nutone, LLC, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 184988, the plaintiff (the Insurer), as subrogee of the Assembly of Christians Gospel Hall Association (the Insured)
Continue Reading Recent Mass. Chapter 93A Case Highlights Key Distinctions Between Sections 9 and 11
In Janz Corp. v. Philips N. Am. LLC, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 153215 (D. Mass. Aug. 8, 2025), the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts addressed important issues
Continue Reading District Court Examines Chapter 93A Claims, Implied Covenant, and Damages Waivers
In Dworman v. PHH Mortg. Servs., the District of Massachusetts recently issued a decision that deals with various aspects of Chapter 93A jurisprudence. Some of the court’s statements about Chapter 93A, however, may benefit from clarification.
Continue Reading Mass. Chapter 93A Clarifications: Understanding Demand Letters and Contract Breaches in Dworman v. PHH Mortgage
In Sowa v. Mercedes-Benz Grp. AG and Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, purchasers of certain Mercedes Benz vehicles from 17 states brought a putative class action against the automaker alleging that
Continue Reading Chapter 93A Notice Requirements in Multi-State Class Actions
The Chapter 93A, Section 9 demand letter presentment requirement allows respondents to evaluate risks and consider pre-suit settlements, as it limits claimants from pursuing relief not specified, thereby potentially avoiding
Continue Reading ‘Presentment Requirement’ for Chapter 93A, Section 9 Demand Letters: District of Massachusetts Provides Guidance
Overturning his own bench decision certifying the class, on Nov. 26, 2024, the Honorable William G. Young decertified the nationwide class in Ortiz v. Saba Univ. Sch. of Med.
Continue Reading Chapter 93A Application Limited in Nationwide Class Actions: District of Massachusetts
On Sept. 4, 2024, the Hon. Julia E. Kobick issued an opinion detailing some of the fundamental differences between Section 9 (consumer) and Section 11 (business) claims under Chapter 93A.
Continue Reading District Court Highlights Time-Honored Chapter 93A Principles in Denying Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings