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
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In Tries v. Cricones, home buyers prevailed at trial on their claims against home developers and sellers. Plaintiffs sued because defendants’ failed to disclose that the buyers’ yard was
Continue Reading Home Developers Beware: Mass. Appeals Courts Finds Chapter 93A Liability Beyond Contractual Disclosure Requirements
The Appeals Court of Massachusetts recently took up another summary process action concerning landlord-tenant rights and Chapter 93A violations in Hayastan Indus., Inc. v. Guz. In a summary decision
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Pennetti v. Beauregard (2025) reaffirms that landlords of non-owner-occupied properties must navigate both specific Massachusetts landlord-tenant laws and Chapter 93A.
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A residential landlord is generally subject to Chapter 93A, as they engage in the “conduct of trade or commerce” by leasing residential property unless, as explained by the Massachusetts Supreme
Continue Reading Mass. Appeals Court: 9-Month Repair Delay Exposes Landlord to Chapter 93A Penalties
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.
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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
Continue Reading Lesson Learned: Chapter 93A Claim Dismissed Against Nonprofit College
The District of Massachusetts recently issued two decisions addressing the “primarily and substantially” within Massachusetts requirement for Mass. Gen. Laws c. 93A, Section 11 claims. In each case, the court
Continue Reading Mass. District Court Finds Conduct Fails ‘Center of Gravity’ Test in 2 Ch. 93A Cases