Legal Opinion
Castricone v. Mical
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided July 2, 2009No. 08-P-184PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSikora, J.
This appeal presents questions of liability and remedy for infringement of a common-law trade name. The same allegations generated a parallel claim of unfair or deceptive conduct within the meaning of G. L. c. 93A, §§ 2 and 11. The dispute arises from the development of competing businesses owned by members of an extended family.
Factual background. At the conclusion of a three-day bench trial, the evidence amply supported the following findings by the Superior Court judge. From 1950 onward Mario Castricone (Mario) built a reputable roofing and siding business in the greater Lawrence area. He…
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