A Massachusetts district court dismissed a Chapter 93A claim over alleged unauthorized energy enrollments, finding conclusory allegations failed Rule 8 and 9(b).
Massachusetts Chapter 93A Insights, published by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, focuses on legal developments and case law interpreting Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, which addresses unfair and deceptive business practices. The blog covers topics such as personal jurisdiction in cross-border disputes, the interplay between breach of contract and Chapter 93A claims, safe harbor protections for insurers, liability issues for non-profit employers under Chapter 93A, and distinctions between unfair competition and deceptive practices. It provides analysis of court rulings and practical implications for businesses and legal practitioners dealing with consumer protection, business litigation, insurance claims, and regulatory compliance in Massachusetts.
In Distefano v. Bank of America, N.A., the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed Chapter 93A claims arising from allegedly unauthorized transfers through the money-transfer application Zelle. The court determined that plaintiffs failed to plead actionable…