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Chapter 93A of the Massachusetts General Laws makes unlawful any “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” Under this statute, individuals and businesses can sue for actual damages as well as double or treble damages along with attorney fees.

Appeal Denied: Allstate Agents’ Wrongful Termination Claim Falls Flat
A case involving two former Allstate agents allegedly misusing confidential customer data after their termination.
SJC Reverses $215,000 Attorney Fee Award Found Payable Under BOP Policy
Case Highlights Risk of Uncovered Risk Product Liability Claims Brought Under G.L. c. 93A
Federal Court Warns Vermont Mutual About Post-Judgment Settlement Offer Less Than Verdict Being an Unfair Claim Practice
Fire in apartment and tenants' underlying lawsuit against landlord.
Patriots’ Owner Sues Hiscox for Coverage on Social Media Infringement Claims
Coverage case involves notices of alleged infringements by Patriots regarding social media music use.
An Insured’s Underpayment of Loss Lawsuit Over Brookline Building Backfires
Insured’s $2 Million Claim For Loss Prevention Costs Scuttled By The Supreme Judicial Court
A look at the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts' ruling on Ken’s Foods’ common law reimbursement claim.
The JMA v. Zurich Appeals Court Ruling: A Warning Against Insurers’ Delayed Payment of Insureds’ Legal Fees”
Appeals Case Revisits Underlying Lawsuit Involving Zurich Insurance Duty to Defend Dispute.
Fiduciary Fallout: Market Basket Sues Chubb, Seeking Full $15 Million Payout Following $17.5M ERISA Settlement
Case Highlights Growing Prevalence of Fiduciary Liability Suits Under ERISA
Suit Claims USAA Charges More to Lower-Ranked Insureds
New Class Action Alleges Insured’s Company Placement Based on Military Pay Grade
Senior Life Signs Assurance of Discontinuance with AG on Claims of Governmental Affiliation
AG Alleges Senior Life Used Deceptive Mailers With Massachusetts Residents

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