Corporate Development Associates, Inc. v. Staples, Inc.

Curran, Dennis J., J.

Corporate Development Associates, Inc. alleges that it is owed fees in relation to an acquisition made by Staples, Inc. of PRINTSouth/Miami Systems, a company engaged in the manufacturing and printing of business forms. Corporate Development has sued Staples for: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) quantum meruit and unjust enrichment; (4) violation of G.L.c. 93A; and (5) misrepresentation and fraud.

The matter is before the Court on the defendant’s motion for summary judgment which asserts that: (1) Staples never…