Santosuosso v. Gibbs Ford, Inc.

This is an action to recover damages for the defendant’s alleged breach of warranty and unfair or deceptive practices in violation of G.L.c. 93A, §11 in its sale of a 1986 Ford Econoline Van to the plaintiff.

After trial, the court found for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,500.00 plus interest, *168costs and $1,500.00 in attorney’s fees. The trial judge expressly found that there had been a breach of the warranty of merchantability, and that such breach also constituted a violation of G.L.c. 93A The court declined, however, to order multiple damages.

The plaintiff purchased her vehicle, a new…