A Massachusetts district court dismissed a Chapter 93A claim over alleged unauthorized energy enrollments, finding conclusory allegations failed Rule 8 and 9(b).
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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Royal v. Metcalf Suggests Confusion About Massachusetts Chapter 93A Requirements
In Royal v. Metcalf, the Massachusetts Superior Court entered summary judgment under Chapter 93A for the plaintiff (an alleged debtor) against the defendant (the owner of a company engaged
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Unfair Real Estate Dealings and Chapter 93A: Lessons from Wheaton v. Colletta
In a recent decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the court reaffirmed Chapter 93A’s broad reach in addressing unethical conduct in business dealings—even when those dealings are cloaked in informal
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New York Choice-of-Law Clause Does Not Bar Chapter 93A Claims in Reinsurance Dispute
In Clear Blue Specialty Ins. Co. v. R-SVP II, L.L.C., the Massachusetts Superior Court applied Chapter 93A to the parties’ dispute despite the existence of a New York choice-of-law provision in the parties’ contract.
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Lesson Learned: Chapter 93A Claim Dismissed Against Nonprofit College
On Nov. 13, 2024, in Finnegan v. Mass. Coll. of Pharm, the District of Massachusetts considered a motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim of unfair and deceptive business practices pursuant
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District Court Highlights Time-Honored Chapter 93A Principles in Denying Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
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.
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