Dougherty v. Fossarelli

This is an action in contract and tort arising out of the plaintiffs purchase of a used motor vehicle from the defendant, Louis T. Fossarelli. The plaintiffs amended complaint charged Fossarelli with unfair and deceptive practices in violation of G.L.C.93A; deceit; negligent misrepresentation and breach of an implied warranty of fitness. The plaintiff further alleged that defendant Ralph Scovotti was negligent on several occasions in his evaluation and repair of the vehicle in question.

The trial court entered judgment for the plaintiff against defendant Fossarelli in the initial sum of…