No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Self-service modes of business can create risks not present with over-the-counter sales. In a recent Massachusetts case Bowers v Wile's the top Court found that a path, made up of ‘river stones’ with goods for sale displayed on it, sited right next to the walkway to the store, created an ongoing risk that someone would… Read More »No notice needed under risky mode of business theory
Negative Ratings Doom Contractor’s Eligibility for State Construction Work
Unfavorable feedback from past projects gave plenty of reason for the State to knock a contractor off the list of those eligible to do State construction work. Negative reviews are hard to shake, especially plausible ones. In a recent Massachusetts case, Mello Construction Inc. v Division of Capital Asset Management 84 Mass App Ct 625… Read More »Negative Ratings Doom Contractor’s Eligibility for State Construction Work
Employees and ex-employees are suing under the Massachusetts Wage Act and a recent decision clarifies what all they can collect in such suits. In Wessell V Mink Brook Associates, Inc. the Appeals Court said For wage claims under MGL §148 an employee may recover earned wages that an employer has withheld. For retaliation claims under… Read More »More & More Massachusetts Wage Law Claims
Commercial landlord intended to coerce tenant to give concessions beyond those from party’s agreement. Massachusetts SJC decides H1 Lincoln Inc. v South Washington Street LLC (2022) Court uses word ‘extort’ 26x in decision. Landlord strung tenant along with permit cooperation and tried to grab the land tenants bought. Limitation on liability disregarded. FACTS Landlord wanted… Read More »Misconduct Commercial Landlord -> 2x Damages
Massachusetts MBTA ran into problems managing construction projects under the terms of the deals it signed. Why do government owners have problems with contracting styles common to private work? Contractors All Thrown off After Study The MBTA found that after years of planning for the Green Line extension project that the construction costs were way… Read More »MBTA Struggles with its Own Building Contracts
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